For everybody whose work brings them into direct or indirect contact with children and their families. It provides a Glossary of Terms frequently used in child protection and welfare practice, as well as the definitions of the four types of child abuse. There is a more detailed chapter on child neglect since this is the most common type of child abuse and is also the most reported concern to the HSE Children and Family Services. For all allied professionals and volunteers whose work brings them into direct or indirect contact with children and their families. It aims to provide advice and guidance on what to do if you are worried about a child, your roles and responsibilities, how to refer your concerns and your involvement after you have made a referral to Children and Family Services. It also provides suggested guidelines on how to respond to a child who discloses abuse.