It is everyone’s responsibility to protect children. All children have a right to grow up in a caring and safe environment. All adults have a responsibility to protect children. This is child protection.
Children rarely tell if they are being abused, however, there may be signs which make you concerned and may point to child abuse or neglect, such as:
Unexplained bruising or bruising in an unusual place,
Appear afraid, quiet or withdraw,
Be afraid to go home,
Appear hungry, tired or unkempt
If you are concerned about a child speak to someone. This might be a Health Visitor, Nursery Worker, Teacher, GP, Police Officer, or a member of staff from one of North Lanarkshire’s social work teams: North Lanarkshire Social Work Offices Contact Details
If the child is in immediate danger you should contact the Police (999).
Further information can be found on North Lanarkshire’s child protection website. Public Protection North Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire Council have also produced a child protection information leaflet for parents and carers: