Child protection

Campaign launched to help boys speak about suicidal feelings

The NSPCC has launched a campaign to encourage boys to seek support for issues and problems they face. The campaign, Tough to Talk, was created in part due to Childline data that found that boys
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Getting to Know GIRFEC Workshops

The Alliance is holding two workshops (Training the Trainers) which include the following:
Significant Case Reviews - guidance and codes of practice published

The Scottish Government has published National Guidance for Child Protection Committees for Conducting a Significant Case
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Care Inspectorate reports on how well children and adults are protected in Scotland

The Care Inspectorate today published two new assessments of how well children and vulnerable adults in Scotland are protected from abuse, neglect and harm.
Care Inspectorate Statement - Declan Hainey

The Care Inspectorate has made the following statement after publication of the Sheriff's determination following an inquiry held in Paisley into the death of Declan Hainey.
Care Inspectorate statement on Mikaeel Kular case

Annette Bruton, Chief Executive, said: "This is a tragic and disturbing case which profoundly affected the community in north Edinburgh and beyond.
A report into the deaths of looked after children in Scotland 2009-2011

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Joint inspection of services to protect children and young people in the Midlothian Council Area