Publications and Reports

The NSPCC conducts and commissions rigorous social research into child abuse and child welfare, and translates the findings of research into material usable in policy and practice. Some of our recent publications:

Public Policy
NSPCC Policy and Public Affairs develops and promotes the public policies of the NSPCC and influences policy development.
Find out about the latest policy and public affairs news in Westminster.

Responses to Consultations
The NSPCC Policy team responds to government Green Papers and influences the development of policies and laws that affect children and young people - especially those designed to end cruelty to children.
Read NSPCC consultation responses.

Publications
NSPCC publications play a vital role in our work to prevent cruelty to children.
A wide range of resources provide professionals with research findings, good practice guides and training resources around the protection of children and the prevention of child abuse.
Find out more about NSPCC publications.

Library
The NSPCC Library is a unique reference resource and enquiry service for practitioners, researchers, policy-makers, trainers and other child care professionals looking for up-to-date information about child protection and child abuse.
Find out more about the Library and Information Service at the NSPCC.
Research
The NSPCC undertakes and commissions national research to influence child protection practice and policy and help gain a better understanding of child abuse.
Find out more about the latest research into child protection, child welfare and related topics.