The Child Abuse Investigation Team (CAIT) investigates allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect toward children and young people under 18 involving family members, carers or people in a position of trust.Anyone who has a concern or crime to report can…
The Risk Assessment tool helps professionals working in Wandsworth, establish the best course of intervention to take in helping secure the safety of a child. The guidance includes information on: Step 1: Identify the Risk Indicators Step 2: Identify Additional Vulnerability Factors Step 3: Complete the Risk…
Missing People is a charity which offers support, advice and practical help if someone you love has gone missing. Missing People offers free confidential support help and advice by: phone; email;
Pace works alongside parents and carers of children who are – or are at risk of being – sexually exploited by perpetrators external to the family. Pace also offers guidance and training to professionals on how child sexual exploitation affects the whole family.…
This leaflet is produced by the Wandsworth Safeguarding Children Board and contains advice on what to do if your child goes missing. This leaflet is for parents and carers. The leaflet contains information on: Why do young people run away? What to do when your…
This leaflet is produced by Wandsworth Safeguarding Children and Young People Board (WSCB). The leaflet provides useful information on where to go for help. The leaflet contains advice on what to do if you are worried about a child or young person who may be…
Challenging and eradicating child sexual exploitation requires a clear strategy and a co-ordinated multi-agency response, to be successful. The strategy is for professionals working with families in Wandsworth. Sexual exploitation can incorporate: sexual; physical; and emotional…
Running away is when a child or young person chooses to leave home or care without permission. The majority of young people who run away from home do so to avoid what's going on in their personal circumstances and usually see…
