Safeguarding Resources and Links CSSA - Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency DBS - Disclosure and Barring Service IICSA - Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse NAPAC - National Association for People Abused in Childhood Religious Life Safeguarding Service - Religious Safeguarding Safe Spaces - Safe Spaces England and Wales Survivors Trust - The Survivors Trust Stop it Now A confidential helpline, live chat and secure messaging service for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and its prevention – whether they’re worried about their own thoughts, feelings and behaviour, or about another adult or young person. Stop it Now Clare’s Law This scheme gives any member of the public the right to ask the police if their partner may pose a risk to them. It is often called ‘Clare’s Law’ after the landmark case that led to it. This scheme also allows a member of the public to make an enquiry into the partner of a close friend or family member. West Midlands Police: Clare's Law Warwickshire Police: Clare's Law Staffordshire Police: Clare's Law Thames Valley Police: Clare's Law West Mercia Police: Clare's Law Sarah’s Law The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme (CSODS) lets you formally ask the police whether someone who has contact with a child or children: has a record for child sexual (paedophile) offences poses a risk to the child or children for some other reason It's not a law, but it is sometimes called 'Sarah's Law'. It gives guidance on how you can ask us to use our existing police powers to share information about sex offenders. If you’re worried about someone’s behaviour towards a child, or something you've seen, heard or been told, you can use Sarah's Law to find out if that person is a risk. You must apply for information about a specific person and a specific child or children they spend time with. You cannot apply for general information about child sex offenders. Thames Valley Police: Sarah's Law Staffordshire Police: Sarah's Law West Midlands Police: Sarah's Law Warwickshire Police: Sarah's Law West Mercia Police: Sarah's Law Manage Cookie Preferences