Dulcie Irving

Jan 14, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Dulcie Irving |Apostolos Tsiachristas |Steve Thomas |Ruta Buivydaite

1 INTRODUCTION Child safeguarding services in the UK intervene in situations where a child is at risk of serious emotional or physical harm (including cases of sexual abuse or neglect). Their importance in securing children's welfare is particularly heightened during economic and public health crises where the immediate environment of the child is likely to be affected. The safeguarding response in England, typically governed by local councils, varies according to the level of risk.