The difference we make

We have been driving improvement in child protection for 40 years by working with those in the field to influence policy and practice. We exist to help children by supporting the professionals who work with them. We provide access to research, quality and affordable CPD, and peer support to anyone working in child protection.

We are the only organisation specifically devoted to supporting child protection professionals and researchers in the field.

We’ve held over 170 events since 1986 and 10 Congress since 1991! That’s hundreds of delegates, speakers, and subjects, coming together in our name to learn, share and develop child protection practice.

Over the years we have consulted on various subject matters with among others, NICE, the College of Policing, the Crown Prosecution Service, the Department of Education and the government.

Testimonials

It is always fantastic to hear about the impact we have had on our members, delegates and trustees. We are proud to share some of your feedback to highlight the great work that we do and to promote the difference we really can make to professionals in the field of child protection.

The Child’s World: Good Assessment Practice in Challenging Times

In March 2019 over 100 students, practitioners and researchers gathered in York to hear from authors of the third edition of The Child’s Word, a “go to” for busy practitioners, to discuss particular challenges for assessment practice. The conference provided an opportunity to hear an overview of the latest developments as well as considering ways of applying learning to practice in these challenging times.

"The conference provided a wonderful opportunity, in addition to hearing the speakers, for delegates to network with colleagues from across the UK“

Read a delegate perspective of the event kindly supplied by Daphne Rose
(Designated Nurse, National Safeguarding Team, NHS Wales).

If you would like to share with us how we have had a positive impact on you as child protection professional then please share your feedback with us via email.

Latest

Using our direct experience of child abuse in safeguarding training – how and why

“Hello! My name is Siobhan and I was sexually abused as a child.” This is how I begin every conference presentation or training workshop that I run. The change of mood in the room is palpable. It’s like all the caffeine from the morning registration kicks in at once. Delegates suddenly snap back to attention. They want to hear what we have to say.
Call for new Trustees

We are looking to recruit 2-4 new trustees on to our brilliant Board. Do you have significant child protection experience and share our values? Would you like to shape how AoCPP develops in the future? If so then please consider nominating yourself as an AoCPP Trustee.
Toxic terminology

The prevalence of domestic violence, substance misuse and parental mental health issues as risk factors for child maltreatment has been recognised for a long time. It was identified by Marian Brandon and colleagues as a particular factor in serious and fatal cases of maltreatment in the 2003-5 biennial review of Serious Case Reviews (SCRs) (Brandon, Belderson et al. 2008).
Interventions to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) London 8 October 2020

This series of one-day courses in 2020 will be delivered in partnership with Child and Family Training.

About us

The Association of Child Protection Professionals is a registered charity and membership association. We provide education and professional development opportunities for those working in child protection.
Join now

The Association of Child Protection Professionals is a charity which has been driving improvement in child protection for 40 years. We exist to help children by supporting the professionals who work with them. We provide access to research; quality and affordable CPD; and peer support to anyone working in child protection. Join the Association of Child Protection Professionals as a member today.
What we mean by "Child Protection"

Protecting children from the risk of harm is our core mission and what all our members work for, but there’s more to it than the narrow definition of “child protection”. We understand there are a range of factors involved in keeping children safe.
Leave a gift in your will

By remembering the Association of Child Protection Professionals in your Will, your gift will enable us to continue to support and work with child protection professionals towards a world in which all children can grow up in safety and security and without risk of being abused or neglected – now and for many years to come.
The issue

The abuse and neglect of children is a huge and growing issue. We exist for those working in and researching child abuse and neglect. We provide access to the latest research, share best practice from the front line, provide affordable advanced practitioner CPD and training, and enable practitioners and researchers to connect as part of a national community working to support children and families.
Who we help

We support anyone whose work is involved with protecting children or young people from harm. With backgrounds in social work, paediatrics, nursing, psychology, police, law, education, or research, our members and those we work with come from a wide range of disciplines. We help those who want to meet other like-minded professionals to share research, practice, and knowledge do just that.
Benefits of membership

We are the only organisation specifically devoted to supporting child protection professionals and researchers in the field. Join us to broaden your perspective, gain access to cutting edge research, and become part of a community sharing best practice for children.
Networking/peer support

We offer a range of networking opportunities to those working in child protection. Through various special interest groups, events and local branches we are able to offer an exchange of information, ideas and best practice for anyone working in safeguarding children and in particular to our members.
Where we work

We are proud to support child protection research and practice across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
What our members say

What can you gain by becoming an Association of Child Protection Professionals member? Find out what our members say by reading some of our member testimonials.