In response to the NSPCC's report on child abuse and neglect

15 February 2011

Shaun Kelly, Head of Safeguarding at Action for Children says,

“Today's report is a frightening reminder that much more needs to be done to tackle child abuse and neglect and give children back the happy and healthy childhoods that they deserve. Our own research shows that nearly two thirds of children (61%), many as young as eight years old, have seen signs that could indicate child neglect in children in their classrooms, playgrounds, neighbourhoods and activity clubs across the UK.

“Action for Children knows that the best way to break cycles of child abuse and neglect is to work with vulnerable families from the earliest possible stage, supporting them to meet their specific needs.

“Awareness of the scale of this problem must prompt action; only then can we expect to see a meaningful fall in the numbers of children suffering at the hands of abuse and neglect. Even in this tough economic climate, it's critical that local authorities continue to invest in early intervention services to end the suffering of vulnerable children across the UK.”

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