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Child protection legislation | Department of Families, Seniors ...
The Child Protection Act 1999 (the Act) is the legal framework guiding child protection in Queensland. The main principle of the Act is that the safety, wellbeing and best interests of a child, both through childhood and for the rest of the child's life, are paramount.

Child protection - UNICEF
We support countries to build a comprehensive national child protection system that can prevent and respond to all forms of child neglect, violence, abuse and exploitation.

Child protection - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Child protection functions to protect the fundamental rights of children which include safety, freedom from violence and a stable family environment (UN General Assembly 1989). The child protection system aims to protect children from maltreatment in family settings.

Child protection - Department of Social Services
If you have concerns about the safety of a child, you can report it to the relevant child protection agency.

Child protection - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
In Australia, states and territories are responsible for statutory child protection – the provision of services to anyone aged under 18 who has been, or is at risk of being, abused, neglected or otherwise harmed, or whose parents are unable to provide adequate care and protection.

Child protection | Child Protection Global Network (CPGN)
Child protection is the prevention and response to neglect, exploitation, abuse, and violence against children. A clear child protection definition highlights the systems, laws, and services created to protect children from harm.

Child protection - Wikipedia
Child protection systems are a set of services, usually government-run, designed to protect children and young people who are underage and to encourage family stability.

Child protection - UNICEF Australia
Here at UNICEF, we’re working to prevent and respond to violence against children in all its forms by supporting community-led programs and strengthening local welfare systems and legal frameworks to the benefit of all children. And we won’t stop until every child is safe and protected from harm.

Child protection | UNHCR
What is child protection? Child protection is the prevention and response to abuse, neglect, exploitation, violence and the separation of children, and the promotion of solutions in children’s best interests.

Child protection - DFFH Services
When adults caring for children do not follow through with their responsibilities, are abusive or exploit their positions of power, then child protection is empowered to investigate the concerns and intervene to protect the child legally when required.