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Child protection

Child protection and reviews

Within the Children and Young People's Directorate, Care Services work with other agencies such as the Calderdale Primary Care Trust and the Police to protect children from physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

Referrals or enquiries can be made through the Initial Response Team, Care Services or the Emergency Duty Team.  See Out of hours support .

The Child Protection and Review Team, Safeguarding Unit, keeps the Child Protection Register on behalf of the Calderdale Safeguarding Children Board| .  For more information about the register or child protection in general, contact the Initial Response Team, Care Services.

• Name:
• Initial Response Team
• Address:
• Ground Floor, Northgate House
  Northgate
  Halifax
• Telephone:
• 01422 353279.

For further information see Services for children and their families .

Useful links

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre|
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) works across the UK and maximises international links to tackle child sex abuse.

ChildLine|
ChildLine is the free and confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem.

Childnet International|
Childnet International works with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.

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