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Why we must learn lessons from the Kristy Bamu tragedy
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Print Version: Why we must learn lessons from the Kristy Bamu tragedy VCF – The Victoria Climbié Foundation UK is shocked by the astonishing claim that there are no lessons [...]

It is not illegal to believe in witchcraft, for many it has its roots in ancient traditions…

Print Version: It is not illegal to believe in witchcraft, for many it has its roots in ancient traditions… In the wake of the Kristy Bamu trial that led to [...]

Communities call for strategic support in child abuse cases linked to witchcraft and spirit possession

Specialist organisations working within the community – to help prevent cases such as the tragic death of a young person in Newham – have been leading the call for action [...]

LSCB Culture and Faith Strategy promotes VCF model for engaging communities
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The LSCB strategy to engage minority ethnic communities, groups and families is a positive move forward for child protection, with the promotion of a community partnership model which defines LSCB responsibilities and [...]

Witchcraft and Spirit Possession in Child Protection – A Community Perspective
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Witchcraft and Spirit Possession – A Community Perspective The impact of globalisation in some African countries has driven people toward financial achievements. Everywhere is competing with wanting more, hence there [...]

Will Government Response to the Munro Review of Child Protection deliver a child-centred system?
Victoria Climbié Final Memorial Lecture

The Government delivered its response to the Munro Review of Child Protection in July 2011, a review that was long overdue despite extensive reforms in 2003; Every Child Matters the [...]

VCF supports child protection guidance for doctors; and calls for holistic health approach for BME families
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Print Version: VCF welcomes child protection guidance for doctors VCF – The Victoria Climbié Foundation UK welcomes the draft guidance issued by the GMC – for public consultation – to [...]