Safeguarding: Key organisations and information sources

• BASPCAN - British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
  
  BASPCAN is primarily a membership association for professionals and volunteers working in the field of child protection who can demonstrate active participation or interest in the aims of the Association. It is the only multi-disciplinary association of its kind in the UK, bringing together personnel from all agencies who work in the field with children in need, and with those who are abused and neglected.
  
  Publisher: BASPCAN
  Published Date: 04/04/2011
  
  
• C4EO theme: safeguarding
  
  Includes key data, knowledge reviews and briefings as well as examples of local practice which have improved outcomes. C4EO also offers tailored support for those working in safeguarding.
  
  Publisher: Centre for Excellence and Outcomes (C4EO)
  Published Date: 04/04/2011
  
  
• Child Protection (Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health)
  
  Child Protection is a major area of work at the College in terms of supporting both clinicians and families. This section of the RCPCH website provides news, information and events relating to safeguarding.
  
  Publisher: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
  Published Date: 04/04/2011
  
  
• Safeguarding portal
  
  Provides access to a range of safeguarding information resources. This safeguarding website was developed by Dr Ian Dunn, named GP, Erewash Derbyshire County PCT, with support from a sub-committee of the designated and named safeguarding professionals group for Derby City and the County of Derbyshire. Free of charge.
  
  Publisher: Safeguarding professionals group - Derby City/Derbyshire County
  Published Date: 04/04/2011
  
  
• The Lucy Faithfull Foundation
  
  The Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF) is a child protection charity committed to reducing the risk of children being sexually abused. LFF’s staff work with adult male and female sexual abusers; young people with inappropriate sexual behaviours; victims of abuse and other family members. LFF engages with offenders in particular and provides a unique set of services aimed specifically at internet offenders and their families. Support is available to help offenders' partners gain an understanding of the issues and offers ways to protect children. The foundation provides training for a variety of groups and individuals including: faith communities, fostering & adoption, judges, magistrates, lawyers, NGOs, police, prisons, probation, residential workers, schools, social services, survivor groups, youth offending teams.
  
  Publisher: The Lucy Faithfull Foundation
  Published Date: 05/01/2011
  
  
• NSPCC Inform
  
  Child protection resources for anyone working to safeguard children. Includes Research; Training and consultancy; Facts and figures; Professional practice; News and events; Public policy Resources for schools and youth groups; a searchable online Library of child protection resources; and a free weekly eBulletin. Also includes a section providing access to Serious Case Reviews.
  
  Publisher: NSPCC
  Published Date: 08/06/2009
  
  
• Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (AFRUCA)
  
  This charitable organisation promotes the welfare of African children in the UK. It has offices in London and Manchester and works in partnership with other organisations in Africa and across Europe.
  
  Publisher: Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (AFRUCA)
  Published Date: 15/04/2009