Children in specific circumstances

The following sections provide guidance for enquiries about children in specific situations.

Child Sexual Exploitation
Child Exploitation (CSE) is a form of abuse which has been under-reported and has largely remained undetected across the UK. It is clear from research that children are at risk of sexual exploitation in all geographical areas, including the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
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Children abroad
The Hague Convention aims to ensure more efficient and speedy cooperation between countries, so that children are protected and get the best possible service.
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Protecting disabled children
All safeguarding concerns/referrals concerning disabled children will be assessed by practitioners who are both experienced and competent in child protection work, with additional input from those professionals who have knowledge and expertise of working with disabled children.
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Missing Children Protocol
We want to ensure that children rarely go missing and if they do, they return quickly. There are a multi-agency agreed set of procedures for if a child is missing from home or care placement, as well as for children who are subject to a child protection plan. The procedure is replicated below. At the bottom of the page you will find copies of all the forms referred to in the procedure which can be completed electronically and then forwarded as required.
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