
Preventing child abuse: five ways to help keep children safe
Police and social workers are at one end of the mission to protect children from exploitation and abuse. However, members of the community have a vital role to play too, says an NSPCC practitioner

‘What if I’m wrong?’: what stops people reporting suspected child abuse?
From fears over repercussions to not knowing who to get in touch with, there are any number of reasons that may stop someone from sharing their concerns about a child’s safety

‘Start early, have open conversations’: how to keep children safe online
From sharing ‘self-generated’ sexual images to being exposed to disturbing content, children face a number of significant dangers online. So what can parents do to minimise the risks – and what are the warning signs that a child might be in trouble?