Significant harm
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
Concept introduced to assess the need for compulsory intervention in family life in the best interests of children.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Child
A child is anyone who has not yet reached their 18th birthday.
child abuse
The maltreatment of a child by a parent or guardian.
Child cruelty
The offence of cruelty to persons under 16 years, including neglect.
Child protection
The police are responsible for taking action when there is a risk that a child is suffering significant harm.
Child sexual abuse
Forcing or enticing a child to participate in sexual activities.
Emotional abuse
Persistent emotional maltreatment of a child causing severe adverse effects on their emotional development.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.