Child Protection
What to do if you are worried about a child or young person
If you are concerned about a child or young person you can get advice by contacting
the council’s social work child protection team on 01292 267675 or call 0800 328
7758 if out of hours. You can also call Strathclyde Police on 01292 664000.
In an emergency phone 999
- Child Line - 0800 1111
- Crime Stoppers - 0800 555 111
- Parentline Scotland - 0808 028 2233
- Your local Health Visitor can be found through your local surgery or health centre.
It is everyone's responsibility to protect children.
All children and young people have a right to grow up in a caring and safe environment.
All adults have a responsibility to protect children and young people, including:
- parents
- family members
- friends
- neighbours
- members of the public
- all professionals
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Child Abuse?
- What signs
should I be concerned about?
- Who
should I speak to if I have a concern?
- What will happen next if I report suspected child abuse?
- What will happen to the child and family if I share my concerns
with someone?
- Will I have to give
my name?
- I am finding it difficult to cope with my child, what can I do?
- I am being abused or have been abused in the past. Who can
help me?