Child Protection Statement
The Family Therapy Association of Ireland strongly recommends that all Registered Family Therapists familiarise themselves with Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017 These guidelines define child abuse and neglect and recommend procedures for professionals working with or in contact with children in relation to reporting of such abuse. The guidelines are available for examination on the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/114c50-children-first-national-guidelines-for-the-protection-and-welfare-of/