Protecting Children and Young People from abuse

Worried about child abuse?

If you are concerned about a child who may be suffering harm please contact the referral and assessment team at children's services social care

Tel: 020 7525 1921
Out of hours: 020 7525 5000
RAD@southwark.gov.uk  

For immediate help ring the police on 999.

More information on what do do if you are concerned about the welfare of a child is available here.

Read our information on what harms children and what to do if you are worried about a child in keeping children and young people safe.

Working or volunteering with young people

• Information on local and national procedures and guidance, including contacting the designated professional in your agency for advice.
• Information for managers and workers on safe organisations
• Information for voluntary agencies and faith groups
• Useful links in knowledge on the net
• Information about training for workers in Southwark
• Find out how to access a free e-learning course on child protection

Southwark Safeguarding Children Board

• More about Southwark safeguarding children board
• Links to key people in contact us
• How to purchase copies of the new London Child Protection Procedures 
• Details on the SSCB Annual Stakeholders' Conference in 2008 and the date for 2009
• Information about the introduction of Child Protection Plans

Southwark Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB)
Tel: 020 7525 3306
Fax: 020 7525 3328
sscb@southwark.gov.uk  
PO Box 64529
London
SE1 5LX