title: Protecting children from all forms of abuse and neglect.
abstract: Nurses have a key role in safeguarding children from abuse and neglect. This article outlines nurses' responsibilities in child protection and general protocols for talking to children and reporting concerns about their welfare.
authors.affiliation: Liverpool John Moores University.
authors.forename: Bob
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Banton
authors.forename: Dave
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lane
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002669:Child Welfare; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D012956:Societies, Nursing; D006113:United Kingdom