Child Protection...
Below are our articles on the subject of Child Protection. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Child Abandonment and the Law
As much as we as parents would like to convince ourselves that such a problem does not exist, the problem of child abandonment is one that is all too real. For some,...
Child Bullying and the Law
Bullying can take many forms and occurs not just in schools but also in other situations in which a group of children participate. This can be among peers playing in...
Child Safety Orders
It is difficult to comprehend that children under 10 years of age would engage in criminal activities or behaviour that would make them known to the police, but...
Child Sex Offences
As much as we, as parents, would like not to believe it could happen to our children, the shadow of child sex offences and child sex offenders looms large in our...
Cruelty to Children
One of the most unpleasant and difficult to understand crimes is that of cruelty to children. Many of us have children of our own and would never dream of causing...
Keeping Your Child Safe on the Internet
If your children use the Internet at home or in school, it is very important to ensure they stay safe. Here are some top tips ensure they surf...
Understanding Parental Responsibility
As a parents you are responsible, in the eyes of the law, for the safety, wellbeing and upbringing of your child. Parental responsibility...
What is a Custodianship Order?
There may be times when it is necessary to have a child looked after by another adult due to bereavement, the fact that the child’s parent or parents cannot cope, or...
What is a Disqualification Order?
A Disqualification Order is imposed by the courts to prevent an individual from working with children due to a previous committed offence. This order is more likely...
What is a Supervision Period?
Many Young Offenders who are sent to a Young Offenders Institute are required to be supervised upon their released back into the community. Known as a Supervision...
What is the Child Sex Offenders Disclosure Scheme?
The Child Sex Offenders Disclosure Scheme is a new scheme, where parents and guardians can now find out whether or not an individual is posing a...
