Children who experience, or who are risk of, abuse and exploitation are amongst the most vulnerable in society. Children could be at risk from harms within or outside the home or both. There are also other factors that put children at additional risk from harm, such as going missing and radicalisation. Effective multi-agency working that operates across geographical boundaries can prevent the needs of these children and their families from escalating to more intensive statutory services.
The following resources will provide guidance in relation to “Children being safe from abuse or exploitation”:
There are a number of organisations that can support children and families with being safe from abuse and exploitation: