Child Protection

Children at risk

 

This information provides simple guidance about children who may need protection from harm. If you are ever concerned about the welfare or safety of a child please contact the Children's Services Child Protection Team at the address shown.

 

Signs of abuse

The following may help you decide whether a child's welfare is at risk of abuse, harm or neglect.

 

Signs which may suggest physical abuse

Signs of possible sexual abuse

Signs which may suggest emotional harm

The following signs may be present in children whose parents are over-critical and emotionally distant, or who are unable to meet their child's emotional needs:

Signs which may suggest neglect

Positive ways of protecting children

What do children need?

What to do if you are worried

If you are unsure that a child may be suffering but are worried, or if you are concerned that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, please use the contact details at the top of the page.

 

In an emergency outside normal office hours, please contact our Emergency out of hours Services or the Police.

 

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Contact

Assessment Team

Municipal Offices

127 Ripple Road

Barking

IG11 7PB

 

Tel: 020 8227 3852, 020 8227 3882 or 020 8227 3860

Fax: 020 8227 3951

Textphone: 020 8227 3882

Email: childrenss@lbbd.gov.uk|

 

Emergency out of hours contact

Emergency Duty Team

Tel: 020 8594 8356

 

Your local Police Station - 020 8984 1212

In an Emergency - 999

 

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