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Every Child Matters Green Paper.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/CM5860.pdf
The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/HC-330.pdf
The Protection of Children in England: Action Plan.
http://publications.dcsf.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/DCSF-Laming.pdf
Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of the Director of Children’s Services and Lead
Member for children’s services.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationdetail/page1/DCSF-00686-2009
Adcock, M. and White, R. (1998). Significant Harm: its management and outcome. Surrey: Significant Publications.
Jones, D. P. H. (2003). Communicating with Vulnerable Children: a Guide for Practitioners. London: Gaskell.
Children Act 2004
www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2004/ukpga_20040031_en_1
Making Arrangements to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationdetail/page1/DFES-0036-2007
Education Act 2002
www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2002/ukpga_20020032_en_1
Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/Final%206836-SafeGuard.Chd%20bkmk.pdf
Children Act 1989.
www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1989/ukpga_19890041_en_1
National Minimum Standards.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/PublicationsAndStatistics/Legislation/ActsAndBills/DH_4001911
Childcare Act 2006.
www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2006/ukpga_20060021_en_1
Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000.
www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/acts2000/ukpga_20000043_en_1
Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009.
www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2009/ukpga_20090011_en_1
Arrangements to Safeguard and Promote Children’s Welfare in the United Kingdom Border
Agency.
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/legislation/bci-act1/
and
www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/12870
Information Sharing: Guidance for practitioners and managers.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationdetail/page1/DCSF-00807-2008
The Embedding information sharing toolkit.
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/ecm/informationsharing
The Children Act 2004 Information Database (England) Regulations 2007.
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/uksi_20072182_en_1
National Service Framework for Children Young People and Maternity Services.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4089101
Building a safe, confident future: the final report of the Social Work Task Force.
www.dcsf.gov.uk/swtf
Government Response to the Social Work Task Force.
www.dcsf.gov.uk/swtf
Statutory guidance on making arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children under section 11 of the Children Act 2004.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DFES-0036-2007
Staying Safe: Action Plan.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DCSF-00151-2008
When to suspect child maltreatment.
www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/CG89FullGuideline.pdf
What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationdetail/page1/DFES-04319-2006
Responding to domestic abuse: A handbook for health professionals.
www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4126619.pdf
Improving safety, Reducing Harm: Children, young people and domestic violence; a practical
toolkit for front line practitioners.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_108697
Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and competencies for Health Care Staff.
www.rcpch.ac.uk/doc.aspx?id_Resource=1535
Local Safeguarding Children Boards: A Review of Progress report.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DCSF-00592-2007
The Healthy Child Programme.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Children/Maternity/index.htm
Good Medical Practice (GMC).
http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/good_medical_practice.asp
Patients as Parents.
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/publications/collegereports/cr/cr164.aspx
Child Abuse and Neglect: the Role of Mental Health Services.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/files/pdfversion/cr120.pdf
Think child, think parent, think family: a guide to parental mental health and child welfare
(SCIE Guide 30).
www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide30/index.asp
Guidance on the Visiting of Psychiatric Patients by Children.
www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4012658.pdf
Guidance on Development of Local Protocols between Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services
and Local Safeguarding and Family Services.
www.nta.nhs.uk/publications/documents/yp_drug_alcohol_treatment_protocol_1109.pdf
Safeguarding Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff.
www.rcpch.ac.uk/doc.aspx?id_Resource=1535
Guidance on Paediatric Forensic Examinations in Relation to Possible Child Sexual Abuse.
www.rcpch.ac.uk/doc.aspx?id_Resource=1750
Acting as an expert witness (GMC).
www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/ethical_guidance/expert_witness_guidance.asp
Medical Expert Witness: Guidance from the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
www.aomrc.org.uk
Child protection and the Dental Team – an introduction to safeguarding children in dental
practice.
www.cpdt.org.uk/
Investigating Child Abuse and Safeguarding Children 2nd Edition.
www.npia.police.uk/en/14532.htm
Home Office Circular 017/2008.
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/home-office-circulars/circulars-2008/017-2008/
The Use of Force to Control or Restrain Pupils.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_doc/14800/4316_Use_of_force.pdf
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/earlyyears
Recruiting safely: Safer recruitment guidance helping to keep children and young people safe
and associated materials.
www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/safeguarding/safer-recruitment/resources
Children Act 2004.
www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2004/ukpga_20040031_en_1
The Local Safeguarding Children Boards Regulations 2006, SI 2006/90.
www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si2006/20060090.htm
Carpenter et al. (2009) The Organisation, Outcomes and Costs of Inter-agency Training to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. London: Department for Children, Schools and Families
Induction guidance and supporting materials (CWDC).
www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/induction-standards
Training in relation to the child death review processes and Serious Case Reviews.
http://childdeath.ocbmedia.com/
The Common Core of Skills and Knowledge for the Children’s Workforce.
http://education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DfES%201189%202005
Department of Children, Schools and Families et al. (2008) The Developing World of the Child. Resource Pack. London: NSPCC.
Department for Education and Skills (2007) Safeguarding Children – a shared responsibility. London: NSPCC.
Department of Children, Schools and Families (2009) Incredibly Caring. Oxford: Radcliffe Publishing.
Department of Children, Schools and Families (2010) The Child’s World. Training Resource. Second Edition. London, DCSF.
When to suspect child maltreatment (NICE).
www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/CG89FullGuideline.pdf
Guidance on Investigating Child Abuse and Safeguarding Children (NPIA and ACPO).
www.npia.police.uk/en/14532.htm
Morrison, T. (2005) Staff Supervision in Social Care. Third edition. Brighton: Pavilion.
Building a safe, confident future: the final report of the Social Work Task Force.
www.dcsf.gov.uk/swtf
Bools, C. (2007) Fabricated or induced illness in a child by a carer: A reader. Oxford: Radcliffe Publishing.
Aldgate, J., Jones, J., Rose, W. and Jeffery, C. (Eds) (2006) The Developing World of the Child. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Cleaver, H., Cawson, P., Gorin, S. and Waller, S. (Eds) (2009): Safeguarding Children: A Shared Responsibility. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Horwath, J. (2009) The Child’s World: The Comprehensive Guide to Assessing Children in Need. 2nd edition. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Providing Effective Supervision (Skills for Care/CWDC).
www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/providing-effective-supervision
What to do if you are worried a child is being abused.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationdetail/page1/DFES-04319-2006
National Minimum Standards and regulations.
www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/safeguardingandsocialcare/childrenincare/childrenincare/
Information Sharing: Guidance for practitioners and managers.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationdetail/page1/DCSF-00807-2008
Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4003256
Volume 1 of the Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations, Court Orders.
http://media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/c/children%20act%201989%20guidance%20and%20regulations.pdf
Recent research evidence on effective interventions in safeguarding children.
www.dcsf.gov.uk/cgi-bin/rsgateway/search.pl?cat=3&subcat=3_1&q1=Search
Bentovim, A., Cox A., Bingley Miller, L., and Pizzey, S (2009) Safeguarding Children Living with Trauma and Family Violence. Evidence-Based Assessment, Analysis and Planning Interventions. London, Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Safeguarding Children and Young People from Sexual Exploitation.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationdetail/page1/DCSF-00689-2009
Safeguarding Children in whom Illness is fabricated or induced.
Safeguarding Children in whom Illness is fabricated or induced
Complex Child Abuse Investigations: Inter-agency issues.
www.dh.gov.uk/PublicationsAndStatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/
fs/en
The Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003.
www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2003/ukpga_20030031_en_1
Home Office Circular 10/2004.
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/home-office-circulars/circulars-2004/010-2004/
Dorkenoo et al. (2007). A Statistical Study to Estimate the Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation in England and Wales. Available from FORWARD UK.
Local Authority Social Services Letter LASSL (2004)4.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Lettersandcirculars/Localauthoritysocialservicesletters/AllLASSLs/DH_4074779
The Right to Choose: Multi-agency statutory guidance for dealing with forced marriage.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/when-things-go-wrong/forced-marriage/fmconsultation1
Multi-agency practice guidelines: Handling cases of Forced Marriage.
www.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/pdf/3849543/forced-marriage-guidelines09.pdf
Forced marriage guidance for local authorities and relevant third parties.
www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/forced-marriage.htm
Safeguarding Disabled Children – Practice Guidance.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationdetail/page1/DCSF-00374-2009
The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999.
www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/acts1999/ukpga_19990023_en_1
Achieving Best Evidence in Criminal Proceedings: Guidance on vulnerable and intimidated
witnesses including children.
http://www.cps.gov.uk/publications/docs/achieving_best_evidence_final.pdf
Safeguarding Children from Abuse Linked to a Belief in Spirit Possession.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DFES-00465-2007
Safeguarding Children who may have been trafficked.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationdetail/page1/HMG-00994-2007
Child Trafficking Strategic Threat Assessment (CEOP).
www.ceop.police.uk/publications
Safeguarding children and young people who may be affected by gang activity.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DCSF-00064-2010
Guidance about Compliance Essential Standards of Quality and Safety (CQC).
www.cqc.org.uk/publications.cfm?fde_id=13512
Children and Young Persons Act 2008.
www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2008/ukpga_20080023_en_1
Responding when a child dies. Training resources.
http://childdeath.ocbmedia.com/
National templates for LSCBs to use when collecting information about child deaths.
http://www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/safeguarding/safeguardingchildren/childdeathreview/a0068866/national-templates-for-lscbs-to-use-when-collecting-information-about-child-deaths
Framework for the assessment of children in need and their families.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyandGuidance/DH_4003256
Foundation for Sudden Infant Deaths (2010) The child death review: A guide for parents and carers. Available to order from DCSF Publications, 00180-2010LEF-EN
Human Tissue Act 2004.
www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2004/ukpga_20040030_en_1
LSCB designated person to whom child notifications should be sent by the DCSF.
www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/resources-and-practice/IG00351/
Guidance for coroners and Local Safeguarding Children Boards on the supply of information
concerning the death of children.
www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/coroners-guidance.htm
Fleming P. J., Blair P. S., Bacon C., and Berry P. J. (2000) Sudden Unexpected Death In Infancy. The CESDI SUDI Studies 1993-1996. London: The Stationery Office.
Resuscitation Council (UK) (2005) UK Resuscitation Guidelines.
www.resus.org.uk/pages/guide.htm
Sudden unexpected death in infancy. A multi-agency protocol for care and investigation.
www.rcpath.org
The Report of a working group convened by the Royal College of Pathologists and the Royal
College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
www.rcpath.org
The Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2008.
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2008/uksi_20081652_en_1
The Local Safeguarding Children Boards Regulations 2006, Statutory Instrument no.
2006/90.
www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si2006/20060090.htm
Safeguarding Disabled Children: Practice guidance (2009). London: Department for Education.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationdetail/page1/DCSF-00374-2009
Fish S., Munro E. and Bairstow S. (2008) SCIE Report 19: Learning together to safeguard
children: developing a multi-agency systems approach for case reviews. London: Social Care
Institute for Excellence.
www.scie.org.uk/publications/reports/report19.asp
Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) Fatal Incidents Investigation
www.ppo.gov.uk/investigating-fatal-accidents.html
Serious Further Offence (SFO) Probation Circular 22/2008 – Revised Notification and
Review Procedures for Serious Further offences
www.probation.homeoffice.gov.uk/output/page31.asp
MAPPA Serious Case Review (MSCR).
www.probation.homeoffice.gov.uk/output/page30.asp
How best to liaise with the coroner. See guidance for coroners on reports to prevent future
deaths and on the supply of information concerning the death of children
www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/coroners-guidance.htm
Brandon, M., Bailey, S., Belderson, P., Gardner, R., Sidebottom, P., Dodsworth, J., Warren, C. and Black, J. (2009) Understanding Serious Case Reviews and their Impact: A Biennial Analysis of Serious Case Reviews 2005-7. London: Department for Children Schools and Families.
Montgomery, P., Ramchandani, P., Gardner, F., and Bjornstad, G. (2009) Systematic reviews of interventions following physical abuse: helping practitioners and expert witnesses improve the outcomes of child abuse. London: Department for Children, Schools and Families.
Barlow, J., and Schrader-MacMillan, A. (2009) Safeguarding Children From Emotional Abuse– What Works? London: Department for Children Schools and Families. DCSF-RBX-09-09.
Jones, D. P. H. and Ramchandani, P. (1999) Child Sexual Abuse. Informing Practice from Research. Abingdon: Radcliffe Medical Press Ltd.
Daniel, B., Taylor, J., and Scott, J. (2009) Noticing and helping the neglected child. London: Department for Children, Schools and Families. DCSF – RBX-09-03.
Stein, M., Rees, G., Hicks, L. and Gorin, S. (2009) Neglected adolescents: a review of the research and the preparation of guidance for multi-disciplinary teams and a guide for young people. London: Department for Children, Schools and Families. DCSF-RBX-09-04.
Home Office (2009) What is Domestic Violence? London: Home Office.
Cleaver, H., Unell, I. and Aldgate, A. (2010) Children’s Needs – Parenting Capacity: The impact of parental mental illness, learning disability, problem alcohol and drug use, and domestic violence on children’s safety and development. 2nd Edition. London: The Stationery Office.
The Protection of Children in England: A Progress Report.
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Mental Health Act 2007.
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Reupert, A. and Maybery, D. (2007) ‘Families Affected by Parental Mental Illness; A Multiperspective Account of Issues and Interventions.’ American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 77, 3, 362-369.
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Hoare, J. and Flatley, J. (2008) Drug Misuse Declared: Finding from the 2007/08 British Crime Survey, England and Wales. London: Home Office Statistical Bulletin.
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (2003) Hidden harm: Responding to the needs of children of problem drug users. London: Home Office.
Hogan, D. and Higgins, L. (2001) When Parents Use Drugs: Key Findings from a Study of Children in the Care of Drug-using Parents. Dublin: The Children’s Research Centre.
Cleaver, H., Nicholson, D., Tarr, S. and Cleaver, D. (2007) Child Protection, Domestic Violence and Parental Substance Misuse: Family Experiences and Effective Practice. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Velleman, R. and Templeton, L. (2007) ‘Understanding and modifying the impact of parental substance misuse on children.’ Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 13, 79-89.
Cleaver, H. and Nicholson, D. (2007) Parental Learning Disability and Children’s Needs: Family Experiences and Effective Practice. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
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Standing Conference on Drug Misuse (SCODA) (1997) Working with Children and Families Affected by Parental Substance Misuse. London: Local Government Association Publications.
Powell, J. and Hart, D. (2001) ‘Working with Parents who Use Drugs.’ In R. Gordon and E. Harran (eds) Fragile handle with care: protecting babies from harm: Reader. Leicester: NSPCC.
Barnard, M. (2007) Drug Addiction and Families. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Covell, K. and Howe, R. B. (2009) Children, families and violence: Challenges for children’s rights. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Safe. Sensible. Social. The next steps in the National Alcohol Strategy.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_075218
General Lifestyle Survey 2008 (2010) Smoking and Drinking among adults 2008. London: Office of National Statistics.
ChildLine (1997) Beyond the limit: children who live with parental alcohol misuse. London: ChildLine.
Updated NICE guideline on care and support that women should receive during pregnancy.
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Macleod, J., Hickman, M., Bowen, E., Alati, R., Tilling, K. and Davey Smith, G. (2008) ‘Parental drug use, early adversities, later childhood problems and children’s use of tobacco and alcohol at age 10: birth cohort study.’ Addiction 103, 1731-43.
Li, C., Pentz, A. and Chou, C-P. (2002) ‘Parental substance use as a modifier of adolescent substance use risk.’ Addiction 97, 1537-50.
Velleman, R. and Orford, J. (2001) Risk and Resilience: Adults who were the children of problem drinkers. Amsterdam: Harwood Academic Publishers.
Quilgars, D., Johnsen, S. and Pleace, N. (2008) Youth homelessness in the UK. A decade of progress? York: Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
Cm 5086 (2001) Valuing People: A New Strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century. London: The Stationery Office. Cm 5086 2001, p.14, paragraph 1.5
Emerson E. and Hatton, C. (2008) People with Learning Disabilities in England. Lancaster: Centre for Disability Research.
Department of Health and Department for Education and Skills (2007) Good practice guidance on working with parents with a learning disability. London: Department of Health.
Booth, T. and Booth, W. (2002) ‘Men in the Lives of Mothers with Intellectual Disabilities’. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 15, 187-199.
James, H. (2004) ‘Promoting Effective Working with Parents with Learning Disabilities.’ Child Abuse Review 13, 1, 31-41.
Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4003256
Social Services Inspectorate (2000) A Jigsaw of Services: Supporting disabled adults in their parenting role. London: Department of Health.
Working Together with Parents Network (2009). Supporting parents with learning
disabilities and difficulties: stories of positive practice Norah Fry Research Centre. DH/DCSF Joint Good Practice Guidance on Supporting Parents with a Learning Disability
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_075119
Supporting disabled parents and parents with additional support needs (SCIE).
www.scie.org.uk/publications/knowledgereviews/kr11.pdf
James, H. (2004) ‘Promoting Effective Working with Parents with Learning Disabilities.’ Child Abuse Review 13, 1, 31-41.
McGaw, S. and Newman, T. (2005) What works for parents with learning disabilities. Essex: Barnardo’s.
McGaw, S., Ball, K. and Clark, A. (2002) ‘The effect of group intervention on the relationships of parents with intellectual disabilities’. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 15, 4, 354-366.
Tarleton, B., Ward, L. and Howarth, J. (2006) Finding the right support? A review of issues and positive practice to support parents with learning difficulties and their children. London: The Baring Foundation.
C4EO (2010) Knowledge Review – Effective practice to protect children living in ‘highly
resistant’ families.
www.c4eo.org.uk/themes/safeguarding/default.aspx?themeid=11&accesstypeid=1
Statutory guidance on making arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
under section 11 of the Children Act 2004.
http://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/DFES-0036-2007
Families at Risk Review.
www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/social_exclusion_task_force/families_at_risk.aspx
Farrington and Welsch (2007) Saving children from a life of crime; Farrington and Welsh (2003). Meta analysis in ANZJC.
NICE (2006) Parent – Training/education programmes in the management of children with conduct disorders. In NICE Technology appraisal guidance 102.
Friedli and Parsonage (2007) Mental Health Promotion: Building an Economic Case. Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health.
The Dad Test
www.think-fathers.org
Fostering Services: National Minimum Standards – 9.8
Children Act 1989 guidance on private fostering (2005).
Department of Health and the Department for Education and Skills (2004) The National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services. London: Department of Health
The Healthcare Commission undertook an improvement review of the NHS
implementation of the hospital standard in 2006.
www.cqc.org.uk/_db/_documents/children_improving_services_Tagged.pdf
When to share information: best practice guidance for everyone working in the youth justice
system.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_084703
Healthy Children, Safer Communities: a strategy and action plan to promote the health and
well being of those in contact with the youth justice system.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_109771
Review of people with mental health problems or learning disabilities in the criminal justice
system (the Bradley report).
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_098694
The law, policy and guidance for schools and the tackling school bullying guidance.
http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=productdetails&PageMode=publications&ProductId=DCSF-00668-2007
Safe to Learn: Embedding Anti-bullying Work in Schools.
www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/behaviour/tacklingbullying/racistbullying/
New guidance for schools on preventing and tackling sexist, sexual and transphobic bullying.
www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/behaviour/tacklingbullying/sexistsexualandtransphobicbullying/
DVD Resource pack on bullying related to SEN and disabilities.
www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/behaviour/tacklingbullying/sendisab/
Prevent Strategy.
www.dcsf.gov.uk/violentextremism
Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families.
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4003256
Improving safety, Reducing harm: Children, young people and domestic violence – A practical
toolkit for front line practitioners.
www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalasset/dh_108704.pdf
A vision for services for children and young people affected by domestic violence
(LGA, ADSS, Women’s Aid and Cafcass, 2005).
http://new.lga.gov.uk/lga/aio/1224298
Statutory guidance setting how local authorities and agencies should respond when a child or
young person goes missing from home or care.
www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/_download/?id=6178
Identifying and maintaining contact with children missing, or at risk of going missing, from
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