1.   Legislation in the field of child protection has emphasized the role of the local authorities.

2.   Practices and Procedures None of the leading players in this drama doubts the need for child protection.

3.   There are compelling societal priorities and pressures to carry out policies of child protection.

4.   Care proceedings can only follow, however, at the instigation of the local authority or the NSPCC.

5.   The child protection register Each area covered by a social services authority must have a child protection register to be maintained by the social services department.

6.   The complex relationship between law and social work is well illustrated in child protection.

7.   Criminal prosecution, requiring proof beyond reasonable doubt, is one legal contribution to child protection.

8.   Brettschneider and Ms. Blum, he said, will help plan a move toward child protection programs based in neighborhoods.

9.   But the randomness of the latest killings has stunned this community, which last year promised to make child protection its top priority.