Care and support

Child Protection

In our society, there will always be some children who are abused and neglected. Children have a right to be kept safe from harm, and protecting children is everyone's responsibility.

If you suspect for any reason that a child is not being treated correctly, please contact the following numbers:

• The Police 999
• Children, Schools & Families (including out of hours):
  01438 737500
  (callers from 0208 and 01923 dialling codes may wish to dial 01923 471500 in order to be charged at local call rates)
• The Child Abuse Investigation Unit 01707 354000. This is a specialist team with countywide responsibility for undertaking child protection investigations.

Use the links on this page for more information and guidance about Child Protection, including the work of the Hertfordshire Area Child Protection Committee (ACPC).