- 16 and 17 year olds
- Child pornography on the Internet
- Children abused through prostitution (sexual exploitation)
- Children and families who go missing
- Children left alone
- Domestic abuse / violence
- Female genital mutilation
- Forced marriage
- Problematic access to families
- Protocols and guidance
- Service families
Sudden unexpected deaths (696 KB)- Young carers
New! see South West Child Protection Procedures
There is now online Supplementary guidance on
Allegations of abuse made against staff
Complex cases
Fabricated illness
Female Genital Mutilation
Forced Marriage
Private Fostering
Serious case reviews
Sexually active young people
Substance misuse
(16th April 2007)
Most of these procedures are currently being updated, so please visit regularly.
Also see Joint agency protocols by using the link "Protocols and practice guidance" to the left.