Child-Safe

Child-Safe is a UK (Bristol-Avon-Somerset) based charity that was conceived by Avon and Somerset Police.

"In line with the Government agenda in relation to Every Child Matters (www.everychildmatters.gov.uk) Child-Safe incorporates a wide range of universal safeguards within its products in order to prevent unsuitable people working with children. There is a strong emphasis on enabling youngsters to stay safe and helping organisations produce effective vetting and barring systems.

Child-Safe has particular focus on targeting those vulnerable children or young people within society – those coming from homes where domestic violence, abuse or neglect is common place. Supporting schools through its work with the DfES, (Department for Education and Skills – www.teachernet.gov.uk), Educational Visit Co-ordinators and Outdoor Education Advisers – www.evc-childsafe.co.uk), supporting parenting and enabling children to have greater opportunities in a safe and healthy environment."[1]

The charity hosts local fund-raisers and events.

Trivia

Even though it is still active, the charity still flaunts an endorsement from "disgraced" Terry Grange on its front page (2008).