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Gloucestershire
Safeguarding Children Board (GSCB).
Safeguarding
Children Forum 2008
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What to do if you are
worried a child is being abused:
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Are
You worried or concerned |
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About
anyone
under 18 |
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Who
you think is being abused/
neglected/ exposed to
domestic
abuse |
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And
that the child and family need help and support |
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Then
please report your concerns as per the Child Protection
Procedures.
All
individuals working with children, young people and their families
have a duty and responsibility to report any allegations or
concerns of a child protection nature, which comes to their
attention. When such a concern is raised you should:
- Discuss
with your supervisor
- Complete
a written record
- Log
a child welfare concern and seek advice with the Safeguarding
Children Service (formally known as the Child Protection Unit)
on 01452 58 3636 during normal office hours.
Are
you concerned that a child you know is being exposed to domestic
abuse (domestic violence)?
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Then
Please Pick Up The Phone and Make a Referral with
The
Children and Families Help Desk on:
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01452
42 6565 |
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Monday
to Friday
08:00
to 17:00 |
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We
would like to ask that you try and ring us during office hours.
However if you have concerns about the immediate safety of
the child or you believe a serious criminal offence has been
committed please contact Gloucestershire Constabulary at any time on 0845 090 1234.
In
an Emergency please ring 999.
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It
is important to the child that you tell us about your concerns. We will:
Removing
a child from their home only occurs as a last resort.
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We
ask that regardless of how you may wish to contact us, please give us a
name and contact number. We may well need to use this to contact
you to clarify any details. It may be possible to keep this
information confidential under certain circumstances. Without your details we will be unable to pursue your concerns
any further.
We
understand
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that
you may only be raising a concern
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that
you may be worried how this may impact you
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that
you may be worried how this may impact the child you are worried
about
However
please remember that it may be that one phone call from you could help
safeguard the well-being of a child who maybe at risk and our staff are
trained and ready to listen to your concerns.
If
you believe a child to be at immediate risk of harm then please contact the
police on 999.
You
are welcome to read the
FAQ,
which are designed to answer any queries you may have with regards to
your concern and to look at the Gloucestershire
Child Protection Policies and Procedures. The
Department of Health has also issued guidelines for practitioners and
professionals if they are Worried A Child
Is Being Abused.
In
addition please select a tab at the top of this page, whether you are a Professional,
a Parent,
a Carer,
a Child
or a Young
Person for more information
that you may be looking for.
Alternatively
please click on What
is the GSCB?
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