Voluntary agencies: learning from case reviews
Summary of key issues and learning for improved practice for voluntary agencies
This briefing focuses on findings from published case reviews which specifically relate to voluntary and community sector organisations.
Case reviews often mention the vital support voluntary agencies provide to children and families facing adversities. However, there is sometimes a lack of clarity about voluntary agencies’ roles and responsibilities for child protection and safeguarding.
The learning from these reviews highlights that organisations in the voluntary sector need to:
- have clear child protection policies and procedures
- work closely with other agencies to keep children safe and respond to concerns.
Browse our full series of learning from case reviews briefings
Our series of thematic briefings highlight the learning from case reviews conducted when a child dies, or is seriously harmed, as a result of abuse or neglect. Each briefing focuses on a different topic or learning for specific sectors, pulling together key risk factors and practice recommendations.
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We work with local safeguarding partners to ensure that learning from case reviews can be accessed and shared at a local, regional and national level.
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