Child protection news
NSPCC director Peter Watt on naming suspected child abusers
Naming a suspect gives more victims an opportunity to come forward and helps police build a stronger criminal case, says NSPCC's Peter Watt.
NSPCC director Peter Watt on Operation Pallial report
NSPCC director Peter Watt comments on investigation into North Wales child abuse as initial findings report published.
How safe are our children?
The NSPCC launches 'How safe are our children?', a report that aims to track the state of child abuse in the UK.
Female Genital Mutilation featured in BBC hospital drama
Two episodes of the BBC drama Casualty deal with the shocking subject of female genital mutilation of children in the UK.
Don't wait until you're certain
Our national campaign urges the public to contact the NSPCC helpline if they are worried about a child and report their concerns.
Operation Yewtree report released
The NSPCC and the Metropolitan Police have released a report that looks at the allegations of sexual abuse made against Jimmy Savile and others.
ChildLine report highlights rise in self-harm
The ChildLine annual report, 'Saying the Unsayable', shows that the number of young people seeking help abouut self-harm has soared by 68 per cent.
Child sexual abuse: what we know from practice and research
Jon Brown, our sexual abuse lead, talks in-depth about the issue of child sex abuse in the UK.
Sharing explicit pics 'the norm' for teens
The UK Safer Internet Centre has revealed that sexting is part of everyday life for teenagers in Britain.
Update: Jimmy Savile child abuse inquiry
There has been a surge in calls to the NSPCC about child abuse concerns following the Jimmy Savile inquiy.
Comment on 'Exposure: The Other Side to Jimmy Savile'
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