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  2. Safeguarding - Wikipedia

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    Safeguarding is a term used in the United Kingdom, Ireland [1] and Australia [2] to denote measures to protect the health, well-being and human rights of individuals, which allow people—especially children, young people and vulnerable adults—to live free from abuse, harm and neglect.

  3. Child protection - Wikipedia

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    Safeguarding is the duty of a person given the powers of responsibility for the child to take the necessary measures to protect the child. If a child is physically or sexually abused then there is an (abusive) person responsible for the assault and a (negligent) person responsible for failing to protect from the assault.

  4. Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 - Wikipedia

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    The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was created following the UK Government accepting recommendation 19 of the inquiry headed by Sir Michael Bichard , which was set up in the wake of the Soham Murders .

  5. List of international and European laws on child protection ...

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    It provides the overarching framework and the strongest point of reference for safeguarding children. The convention is complemented by three Optional Protocols, one on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography , another one on the involvement of children in armed conflict , and a third and more recent Protocol on a ...

  6. Wikipedia:Child protection - Wikipedia

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    Wikipedia does not tolerate inappropriate adult–child relationships. Editors who attempt to use Wikipedia to pursue or facilitate inappropriate adult–child relationships, who advocate inappropriate adult–child relationships on- or off-wiki (e.g. by expressing the view that inappropriate relationships are not harmful to children), or who ...

  7. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hubs - Wikipedia

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    Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH) in the United Kingdom are co-operative arrangements formed between numerous safeguarding focused organisations, with the aim of close collaborative working to put the victim at the heart of all decisions whilst removing to as great an extent as possible any inter-agency rivalries or politics. [1]

  8. Consumer protection - Wikipedia

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    Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. Consumer protection measures are often established by law.

  9. NSPCC - Wikipedia

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    The charity works through local safeguarding children's boards (LSCBs), where the police, health, social and education services and others can work together. The charity is regularly audited and publishes its annual report and accounts as required by the Charity Commission.