As many as 100,000 children go missing or run away every year. If you work with children, it's important to know what to do if a child goes missing — from understanding why it might have happened to knowing who to talk to. Check out our guide to learn more: https://lnkd.in/etWhbGsD
The Children's Society
Non-profit Organizations
London, London 69,040 followers
We fight for the hope & happiness of young people. Taking inspiration from their courage.
About us
We fight for the hope and happiness of young people when it is threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect. We take inspiration from the courage and hope we see in young people every day, fuelling our belief that a good childhood is something every young person deserves. Driven by hope and working alongside young people and supporters, we will not rest until together, step-by-step, we’ve created a society built for all children.
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http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk
External link for The Children's Society
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1881
- Specialties
- Research, Policy, Fundraising, Children's services, and Training and consultancy
Locations
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Primary
Whitecross Studios
50 Banner Street
London, London EC1Y 8ST, GB
Employees at The Children's Society
Updates
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In just 5 days, #ParalympicsGB will descend on Paris for the Paralympic Games. The Paralympic Games are the largest global sporting event for athletes with disabilities, and are testament to the importance of accessibility in sport. We unpack what some of the barriers to entry in sport are, and what we can do to break them down: https://lnkd.in/eKSVJqxs
The need for accessibility in sport | The Children's Society
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Any child can be exploited in any way. But popular media can perpetuate dangerous stereotypes, meaning some adults miss vital signs that a child is being exploited. To help children stay safe, we need to understand how factors like gender affect exploitation. And how, even though the signs might be different, our responsibility to protect children remains unchanged: https://lnkd.in/eiQYZF2j
Gender and Exploitation | The Children's Society
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Our CEO, Mark Russell, was on #LBC to talk about the continuing decline in young people’s wellbeing. "You begin to solve a problem when you name it: Children's lives are too hard in this country and we must do something about it." We're calling for strategy of Good Childhood, where children feel listened to and are placed at the heart of decision-making. What do you feel would most improve things for children and young people? Let us know in the comments below.
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Don’t let young carers go unseen. 💡💛 For many teenagers, looking after someone close to them means they can’t look after their own futures. They have no choice but to take on the responsibility of caring for a parent or loved one, leaving them unable to focus on their education. And their needs are being ignored - with those most at risk only receiving help at crisis point. Learn more about the urgent challenges faced by young carers and what you can do to help them: https://ow.ly/TCQ150Sw0tJ
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Mark Russell, Chief Executive at the Children’s Society, responding to the Children’s commissioner findings that Black children in England and Wales are four times more likely to be strip-searched: "Strip-searching children should be an absolute last resort, undertaken only in exceptional circumstances and always with an adult present. The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), has made it clear: the safety and wellbeing of children must come first, and police officers must be properly trained to handle these situations." “While it is promising to see the slight progress in practice and the number of intimate searches coming down, it’s clear a great deal more work is needed to tackle widespread safeguarding failures and issues of overuse and underreporting." "Basic safeguarding processes are not always followed and that raises concerning questions about police practice disregarding guidelines meant to protect vulnerable children. The continued racial disparity in the practice of strip-searching children is also deeply disturbing. Black children remain significantly overrepresented in the figures." “Children of any age and background can be at risk of exploitation and abuse, so whenever the police are dealing with a child their primary focus should around safeguarding. Ensuring that children, particularly those at risk, are treated with care and dignity should be paramount in any policing approach." Full article here: https://lnkd.in/e5yM-SFw
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Your students might be spending a lot of their time online. The internet brings with it some dangers, and it’s important to be aware of and involved in what they’re doing on social media, games, or websites. But it is also a space for many young people to learn more about themselves, discover new hobbies and interests, and even campaign for change. We unpack how young people create communities online, and how you can support them do so in a safe way: https://lnkd.in/ejSYnrNv
Creating communities on social media | The Children's Society
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Over 70,000 young people are reported missing each year in the UK. And there were 14,000 incidents of child criminal exploitation reported between March 2022 and 2023. That’s why we’re asking the new government to better protect teenagers from harm. Together, we can navigate towards a safer future for our teenagers, protecting them from risks both seen and unseen. Teenagers deserve to grow up in a safe, secure environment. Ask your MP to commit to #ActionBeforeCrisis: https://lnkd.in/eg-_cps3
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Yesterday, cabinet ministers across Government joined Work & Pensions and Education Secretaries in the first Child Poverty Taskforce meeting. Thomas Cave, our Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Child Poverty and Inequality), said "We welcome the first meeting of the Child Poverty Taskforce and look forward to working with all departments to develop long-term solutions. “Alongside this, we urge the Taskforce to embrace its remit to also drive forward short-term actions. The Government can immediately offer support to hundreds of thousands of families, who literally cannot afford to wait until next spring, by scrapping the two-child limit and committing to the continuation of the essential lifeline of the Household Support fund.” #ChildPovertyUK