Child Protection

Child Protection is a major area of work at the College in terms of supporting both clinicians and families. It is an important but  emotive and potentially contentious subject, and the College strives to provide clear evidence-based information.

 

NEWS AND INFORMATION

 

8 February 2010 - CALL FOR MEMBER PARTICIPATION

Children in the Youth Justice System: Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

11Million has been funded to undertake a 2 year project on Children in the Youth Justice System: Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing. Dr Rosalyn Proops, RCPCH Child Protection Officer, is representing the College on the Expert Advisory Group for this project. The terms of reference include objects to:

  1. Explore the relevant current policy, research, provision and practice
  2. Seek the views of children and young people
  3. Identify good practice and gaps in policy and provision
  4. Make recommendations the National Advisory Group on Health and Criminal Justice

Dr Proops is keen to engage with any members who have particular expertise and interest in this important information. For further information please contact Dr Proops via Julia Sharp - julia.sharp@rcpch.ac.uk 

    Significant Harm: the health effects of detention of children seeking asylum (10th December 2009)

      The Royal Colleges of Paediatrics and Child Health, General Practitioners and Psychiatrists and the UK Faculty of Public Health have published a policy statement and recommendations on the harms to the physical and mental health of children and young people in the UK who are subjected to administrative immigration detention. Significant Harm Intercollegiate policy statement Significant Harm Intercollegiate policy statement

       

      ContactPoint rollout confirmed across England (November 2009)

      DCSF have confirmed that ContactPoint will be rolled out across England. DCSF have also published a report ContactPoint - Lessons Learned from the Early Adopter Phase, which summarises the key experiences of the early adopter organisations.

       

      Family Justice Council (FJC)

      For all the latest information regarding the FJC click the link to be taken directly to their website - Family Justice Council or download a copy of the FJC newsletter:
      FJC Newsletter February 2009 FJC Newsletter February 2009

       

      Resources

      The following resources provide specific information and support on a range of child protection related areas;

      College Child Protection Contacts

      Julia Sharp
      Child Protection Co-ordinator
      Telephone: 020 7092 6093 or Email

      Dr Rosalyn Proops
      Child Protection Officer
      Email (to Julia Sharp)


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