The NSPCC, or National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, is a prominent charitable organization based in the United Kingdom. The NSPCC works to protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, advocating for their rights and well-being. It was established in 1884 and is one of the largest and most recognized child protection charities in the UK.
If a grandparent is harassing a grown-up grandchild, it can be a difficult and distressing situation for everyone involved. Harassment is a serious issue and can have long-lasting effects on the mental health and well-being of the victim. If you or someone you know is being harassed by a grandparent, there are a number of… Read More Q & A – How to stop a grandparent harassing grown up grandchild?
Abuse and neglect The traumatic impact of abuse and neglect increases the likelihood of children developing a range of mental health issues – both during childhood and in later life. These include anxiety, depression, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Norman et al, 2012; Spatz Widom, 1999). Specific types of abuse may be connected… Read More Child mental health
Eamon McCrory, Professor of Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology, UCL What the research tells us Over the last decade, scientists have been documenting changes to children’s threat, memory and emotion regulation systems brought about by their experience of abuse and neglect. Research has shown us that changes to the brain associated with mental health vulnerability can… Read More Making neuroscience more accessible: childhood trauma, the brain and mental health
This week, we’re celebrating twenty years of CASPAR, our free weekly email alert containing all the developments in child protection policy, research, practice and guidance. Since its launch in October 2000, CASPAR has contributed to sharing safeguarding information and improving practice. Over 1000 weekly alerts have been written and sent out – more than 20,000… Read More Celebrating 20 years of CASPAR
