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Child Protection Committees Scotland have partnered with Barnardo's Scotland to raise awareness of Child Sexual Abuse.

Child Protection is everyone's responsibility. Professionals working with children and/or adults must work together to share information, assess, and analyse needs and risks, and plan and deliver services jointly in a co-ordinated manner to reduce the risk of harm to children and promote their welfare.

On October 18th, we commemorate Anti-Slavery Day, a crucial reminder of the ongoing fight against modern slavery and human trafficking. It's a day to raise awareness of the signs and dangers of exploitation, particularly in relation to vulnerable children and adults.

West Lothian Child Protection Committee supports #speakup - a new child protection campaign for children and young people, co-designed by children and young people.

National Adult Support and Protection Day is this Monday 20 February

The council has a wide ranging campaign underway to provide advice for those residents (and businesses) who require support with the rising cost of living.