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NORTHERN IRELAND: Child protection guide published

The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety has set out the responsibilities of agencies and practitioners in its Co-operating to Safeguard Children document.

As well as the procedures to follow when there are concerns about the safety of a child or young person, it gives guidance on sexual exploitation, bullying and abuse by children and young people. Record-keeping and disclosure of information between agencies is stressed.

The guidance is published on www.dhsspsni.gov.uk.

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