Communities

Evidence suggests that community-based safeguarding and child protection strategies are effective when they are owned and driven by the local community.

An empowered community can be influential in identifying:  

• The most vulnerable children.
• Barriers individuals and organisations face to protect children.
• Where gaps lie and how to make improvements.
• Learning and support needs.
• Harmful attitudes and behaviours.
• Local child protection issues.
• Local solutions and mapping local services, including referral pathways.
• Community strengths.
• How to keep all children safe.

Safeguarding Children has the capability to advise, train and provide resources for the community to build their knowledge, manage risk and keep children safe.