Preventing Abusive Infant Head Trauma with ICON
Home / Preventing Abusive Infant Head Trauma with ICON Research tells us that persistent crying in babies is a potential trigger for some parents/caregivers to lose control and shake a baby. It also shows that around 70% of babies who are shaken are shaken by men. So, any prevention programme should include male caregivers and […]
Clare’s Law (Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme)
Home / Clare’s Law (Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme) Clare’s Law, also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), enables the police to release information about any previous history of violence or abuse a person might have. Under Clare’s Law you can: apply for information about your current or ex-partner because you’re worried they may […]
Sarah’s Law (Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme)
Home / Sarah’s Law (Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme) The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme (CSODS) lets members of the public formally ask the police whether someone who has contact with a child or children: has a record for child sexual (paedophile) offences poses a risk to the child or children for some other reason […]
Exploitation
Home / Exploitation Definition of Exploitation When an individual or group unfairly takes advantage of a person to coerce, manipulate or deceive for personal gain, that is exploitation. Exploitation is abuse. Types of Exploitation Exploitation is complex. In many circumstances, a person may not fit into just one of the below definitions and there […]
Faith Groups
Home / Faith Groups There two different Faith Forums that Warwickshire Safeguarding work in partnership with, the Coventry and Warwickshire Safeguarding in Faith Forum and the Warwick District Faith Forum (WDFF), with the aim to work together raising awareness of safeguarding amongst the different faith groups. Coventry and Warwickshire Safeguarding in Faith Forum Coventry and […]
Safeguarding in Sport
Home / Safeguarding in Sport Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire (CSW) Sport is committed to promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people engaged in sporting activities across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire. It aims to contribute to safeguarding children and young people by: Meeting the requirements of the Standards for Safeguarding and Protection of […]
Information for Parents/Carers
Home / Information for Parents/Carers There may be times as a parent or carer when you need help, advice or information when caring for your child. This page provides links to other local or national websites where you can access further information on a number of subjects. It also gives advice for when children’s social […]
Private Fostering
Home / Private Fostering What is Private Fostering? Private fostering is an arrangement made by parent(s) (or someone with parental responsibility for the child) for someone who is not a close relative*, to care for their child for a period of more than 28 days. It applies to children under the age of 16, or […]
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), Prevent or Other
Home / Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) As a parent, you may have heard about child sexual exploitation or the term CSE. But what is it? Or, are you worried about your child – something just doesn’t feel quite right to you and you are not sure what to do or would like to speak to someone […]
Recognising and Reporting Abuse
Home / Recognising and Reporting Abuse What is abuse? Child abuse is not easy to recognise, prevent or stop and is a very difficult subject to deal with, especially when you know the child or family. Child abuse can take many forms: physical abuse sexual abuse emotional abuse neglect Not all forms of abuse […]