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Some children may be abused within their own families, causing them significant harm and suffering. Our job is to understand what is causing problems and help those families to sort things out so that the child does not come to such harm.

Working with families and people such as teachers and nurses, we work out plans to protect the child. If we do not think it is safe for a child to remain at home, other arrangements will be made. We may seek to place the child with foster carers or a residential home. When it is safe to do so, our aim is to place the child back with their family.

If you are unsure that a child may be suffering but are worried, or if you are concerned that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, please contact your social services department. You can also use the online form below, to submit your concerns to us.