In every society, large or small, there are laws, cultures, and traditions that guide the care and protection of children and young people. Protecting children always start with the family, but the wider community also has a role to play - after all “it takes a village to raise a child”.
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It doesn’t matter if you are a builder or a teacher, in your twenties or retired, you can make a difference to a child’s life
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what to do if you are worried about a child or young person
If there is an emergency or a child is at immediate risk you should phone the police.
Anyone can refer a child to the Children’s Convenor. In practice most referrals come from the police, the Committee (CHSC) and the School Attendance Service (SAS).
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