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The NSPCC has published a news story on child protection concerns in sport based on contacts to its Helpline.

NSPCC Learning has published a series of expert insight videos on the voice of the infant.

The UK Safer Internet Centre has published image security guidance developed by the UK Online Harms Early Warning Working Group.

The Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner has published a new report looking at the risks that could shape the prevalence and nature of modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) through to 2036

Kingston University has published research exploring the relationship between financial hardship and child welfare involvement in England. Undertaken in collaboration with the National Children’s Bureau, Policy in Practice, the University of Sussex and Research in Practice, the study linked administrative data on household benefits with children in need census records for over 111,000 children across six local authorities.

NSPCC Learning has published an updated statistics briefing on child deaths due to abuse or neglect.

The Centre for Young Lives has published a blog about its research with Agenda Alliance on the mental health of young women and girls in the UK.

NSPCC Learning has published a new series of Childline posters to encourage children to use Childline if they need support

NSPCC Learning has published a podcast episode on contextual safeguarding featuring Professor Carlene Firmin.

Ending Coercive Offending (ECO) has launched a Diagnostic toolkit for exploited children in England. The toolkit is designed for professionals working in police and youth justice settings, children’s social care, education and inclusion, and strategic partnerships. It provides a structured, evidence-informed approach to diagnosing gaps between policy and frontline practice.