Where we work

We work with practitioners, researchers and policy-makers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We aim to understand and influence policy at a regional level within the devolved nations, whilst also sharing learning from research and practice across the UK.

Our board of trustees come from all areas of the UK.

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Latest

Fabricated and Induced Illness: Professional Dilemmas w/ Dr Sarah Steele

Wendy Thorogood, Chair of the Association of Child Protection Professionals, talks to Dr Sarah Steele about Fabricated and Induced Illness and the professional dilemmas that come along with it. Updated 09 OCT 20 | Duration 36 mins
Suicide: A mother's testimony...

Wendy Thorogood, Chair of the AoCPP, talks to Michayla West about her daughter's experience of mental health conditions and subsequent attempts at taking her own life. Updated 17 SEP 2020 | Duration 10 mins
Safeguarding in Educational Guardianship w/ AEGIS

Wendy Thorogood, Chair of the AoCPP, talks to Yasemin Wigglesworth, CEO of AEGIS about their work in providing accreditation for guardianship organisations providing services to international students aged 18 and under, studying in the UK. Updated 24 AUG 2020 | Duration 28 mins
Preventing Child Exploitation w/ Kelechi Ukandu

Mark Pearson, Trustee at the AoCPP, talks to Kelechi Ukandu about child exploitation and what practitioners and organisations can do to prevent it, with a focus on the partnership working and good practice going on in London. Updated 19 AUG 2020 | Duration 39 mins

Reflections on Practice During a Pandemic

FOR THE ATTENTION OF PRACTITIONERS AND STUDENTS: In recognition of the unparalleled challenges created by the current pandemic of Covid 19, we invite practitioners and students to contribute to the Continuing Professional Development section of Child Abuse Review
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.
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.
Rising Domestic Abuse and the effect on children during Covid-19 BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED

Covid-19 has seen a surge in domestic violence and a dramatic change in how we work. Experts take us through best practice and the way forward....
Join us Now!

The Association of Child Protection Professionals is a charity which has been driving improvement in child protection for more than 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 from as little as £8 a month, and have your voice heard.
Abusive Head Trauma - Major International Online Conference: August 5 2020, BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED

Abusive Head Trauma: Recognition, Response and Prevention Your chance to join acclaimed UK and international authors and experts from the AoCPP’s Child Abuse Review to explore the key issues of AHT facing child protection today. BOOK NOW: Free for members but limited places!
Free online workshop - ADP within child protection and safeguarding: June 26 2020

Just a few places left on this hugely topical free members- only workshop, Book Now!
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.
Assessing Protectiveness in Child Protection - join our free SIG meeting on June 22

Marcella Leonard will lead on the latest in our series of online Special Interest Group meetings - places are very limited so book now!
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.