Protecting adults and children from abuse

Child Protection
Who to contact if you have worries and concerns about a child.

Safeguarding Children in Education
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Safer Recruitment in Schools
Advice for schools regarding safer recruitment and procedures for managing allegations against staff.

Protecting Adults from abuse
Detailed information on protecting Adults from abuse and safeguarding for adults.

Safeguarding Adults - information for professionals
Policy, procedures and information for professionals.
Speaking out against abuse
If you suspect abuse talk to someone in authority
For Children during office hours:
- Hampshire - 0845 603 5620
- Southampton - 023 8083 3336
- Portsmouth - 023 9283 9111
For Adults during office hours:
- Hampshire - 0845 603 5630
- Southampton - 023 8083 4567
- Portsmouth - 023 9268 0810
Outside office hours the Emergency Duty Teams can be reached on:
- Hampshire - 0845 600 4555
- Southampton - 023 8023 3344
- Portsmouth - 023 9268 0810
If you think a crime has taken place call
- Local police on 0845 045 45 45
If someone is injured call
- 999
