The Child Protection Programme (formerly known as the Child Protection Unit) was established in late 2004 as part of the implementation of the National Youth Work Development Plan.
The Child Protection Programme works primarily with youth work organisations and with others in assessing and addressing the child protection needs of the youth work sector.
Coming Soon
- The revised edition of the Code of Good Practice, Child Protection for the Youth Work Sector,The Department of Education and Science, 2003. The purpose of this document is to give direction and guidance to the youth work organisations in addressing child protection and safeguarding children and young people.
- Designated Person training for the youth work sector.
The purpose of this training to equip Designated Persons within youth organisation’s to carry out their roles and responsibilities.this will be available before the end of 2009.
