What To Do If You're Worried A Child Is Being Abused gives step-by-step action points for reporting suspected abuse and what might happen afterward. It has been published in response to recommendations in the report of the Victoria Climbie inquiry.
Health minister Jacqui Smith said the booklet would 'help to protect children who may be at risk'. She added, 'It is shorter and more user-friendly than existing guidance and will help those with concerns to know what to do.'
Welcoming the booklet, Phillip Noyes, director of public policy at the NSPCC, said, 'We hope the guidance will enable everyone working with children to safeguard vulnerable children with confidence and a better understanding of what to expect from others.'
The booklet is on the website www.doh.gov.uk/safeguardingchildren/index.htm.
