Abuse is a form of maltreatment of a child and may involve inflicting harm or failing to act to prevent harm.

 

Neglect is a form of abuse and is the persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or psychological needs, likely to result in the serious impairment of the child’s health or development.

 

Types of Abuse:  Physical, Emotional, Sexual and Neglect.

 

If you have concerns that a child you know is at risk of serious harm through Abuse or Neglect it is important that you report your worries to the correct agency.

 

The link below will direct you to the Walsall's Council's Safeguarding Partnership  page, which tells you how to report a concern.
 

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