How to prevent child-on-child abuse

Last reviewed on 13 June 2022
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Understand what child-on-child abuse is and steps you can take to reduce the risk of it happening in your school. Find guidance and resources, and know where to go for extra support.

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  1. Understand what child-on-child abuse is 
  2. Provide appropriate and regularly updated staff training
  3. Create a preventative curriculum programme
  4. Consider your context and work with local partners
  5. Seek specialist support

Understand what child-on-child abuse is 

Child-on-child abuse is most likely to include, but may not be limited to:

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