Find out information on the child protection committee, child protection in sport and vetting of Council staff.

Worried about a Child?

If you are worried that a child might be at risk of harm you will find information and advice below.

You should however consider sharing your concern by contacting one of the following:

Social Work (ask for Duty Social Worker) - 030 33 33 3000

Local Offices :

Annan - 01461 207002
Dumfries - 01387 273600
Kirkcudbright - 01557 339260
Newton Stewart - 01671 403164
Stranraer - 01776 706082

West of Scotland Standby Service - 0800 811 505
Police - 0845 600 5701
Childline - 0800 1111
Parentline - 0808 800 2222

• Child Protection Committee
  Dumfries and Galloway Child Protection Committee (CPC) is the primary strategic planning mechanism for inter-agency child protection work in our Authority area. The CPC is a multi-agency group which meets regularly and plays a central part in the planning and development of child protection work across all agencies.
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• Child Protection in Sport
  Child Protection ensures activities are safe, effective and child friendly.
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