Child protection guide seeks better abuse response rate

A PROFESSIONAL guide on child protection aimed at improving the response rate to child abuse was launched yesterday by Children’s Minister, Frances Fitzgerald.

Developed by the Health Service Executive’s National Office for Children and Family Services, it is designed to ensure a consistent and collective approach to child abuse and neglect by social workers and other professionals.

It emphasises the importance of sharing of information between agencies and disciplines in the best interest of children and the need for full co-operation to ensure better outcomes.