Safe and thriving childhoods

We work to ensure every child is supported and protected so that their childhood is free from violence, exploitation, and abuse, and so they can thrive.
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Shaping and advocating for support and protection for children at risk of harm,exploitation, or involvement in crime.

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Shaping and advocating for a safe, supportive, and aspirational children's social care system.

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Understanding and promoting the need for support and protection for girls and young women

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Shaping and advocating for a safer online world for children and young people.

Related reports

Breaking the link between poverty and attendance

Too Skint for School

December 2024
Safe and thriving childhoods
Reducing Child Poverty
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A country that works for all children and young people

An evidence-based plan for addressing childhood vulnerability, crime and justice

November 2024
Safe and thriving childhoods
Protecting children from violence and exploitation
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Hidden in Plain Sight

A national plan of action to support vulnerable teenagers to succeed and to protect them from adversity, exploitation, and harm

November 2022
Safe and thriving childhoods
Commission on young lives
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A New Partnership with Families

Supporting families to keep teenagers safe from gangs, exploitation and abuse

March 2022
Safe and thriving childhoods
Commission on young lives
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Out of Harm's Way

A new care system to protect vulnerable teenagers at risk of exploitation and crime

December 2021
Safe and thriving childhoods
Early Impact
Commission on young lives
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