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VCF comments are used to inform and influence child protection policies and practice; fuelled by our advocacy work with children and families

13/08/2013

VCF Position Statement: Branding children as witches

Branding children as witches – ‘a call for legislation’ VCF seeks to establish the rationale for one aspect of the Children and Families Bill that continues […]

15/07/2013

Do we really need new laws to protect neglected children

Print Version: Do we really need new laws to protect neglected children VCF – The Victoria Climbié Foundation is concerned by the continuing call for legislation […]

01/07/2013

VCF offers a cautious welcome to new Serious Case Review Panel

Print Version: VCF offers a cautious welcome to new Serious Case Review Panel VCF cautiously welcomes the establishment of a new panel that becomes operational today, […]

12/11/2012

BASPCAN-commissioned research promotes family involvement in case reviews

A STUDY OF FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN CASE REVIEWS: MESSAGES FOR POLICY AND PRACTICE Commissioned by the British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse […]

07/06/2012

Why contempt for families often overrides the protection of children

How many times do we advocate the oft-used phrase ‘Safeguarding Children is Everyone’s Responsibility’. Whilst at a basic human level this is indeed true, these words […]