Do you need to understand the child protection system?
We aim to help you to understand your rights, have your say and find people who can help you.
The information in this section is dedicated to helping children and young people to understand the child protection system, the people involved, and the processes to keep children safe.
In this section, the term child refers to anyone under 18 years old.
Key facts to remember include:
- You have rights
- The government can do certain things to keep you safe
- Child Safety Services can help you to be, stay and feel safe
- Courts can decide how to keep you safe
- You can always speak up
If you don't agree about who you should live with, or how much contact you have with your family, visit our who can help page for more information.
