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NSPCC Reading lists

The NSPCC Library and Information Service publishes a range of reading lists on general child protection topics

If you don't find what you are looking for here, please contact us on 020 7825 2706 or via our online Enquiry service to request a reading list tailored to your specific requirements.

Adults abused as children

Child law 1989-2005
Child protection I
Child protection II: a reading list for non-social work professionals (early years and childcare workers; medical professionals; police; teachers)
Child protection in schools
Child trafficking
Commercial exploitation of children
Domestic violence and children
Ethical issues in research with children
Keeping children safe: a selection of materials for children, parents and professionals working with children
Keeping yourself safe from sexual abuse: resources for children and young people
Psychodynamics of adult and adolescent sex offenders
Psychological effects of abuse
Refugee and asylum seeking children
Separation and divorce: a selection of materials for children, parents and professionals working with children
Writing a child protection policy: resources for organisations

Historical reading lists

Books published by the NSPCC before 2000
British child welfare history since 1884
Historical perspective on children in care in the UK (up to the implementation of the 1989 Children Act in 1991)
Historical perspective on domestic violence and children (up to 1990)
Historical perspective on parenting in the UK
History of child law in England and Wales 1884-1989
History of the NSPCC
History of other British child welfare charities
NSPCC Child protection register research reports, 1975 - 1990

If you don't find what you are looking for here, please contact us on 020 7825 2706 or via our online Enquiry service to request a reading list tailored to your specific requirements.