Children At Risk Of Abuse And Critically Examine Its...

Explore what support is available to children at risk of abuse and critically examine its impact for safeguarding children. Introduction – 411 words Recently researchers have shown an increased interest on how looked after children are more vulnerable to neglect and abuse even aftercare. This essay gives a clear understanding and context as to why looked after children in aftercare are still in a vulnerable position. The term â€Å"Looked after Children† (LAC) is generally used with a local authority team involved with responsibility for improving the educational progress and attainment of children looked after by the authority (NSPCC, 2014, p.28-30). Looked after children are more prone to mental, physical, emotional and social neglect and abuse due to the fact they are not being supported, feeling lonely and isolated from society and services (SCIE, 2014). 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