There may be situations where confidentiality protocols must be breached such as suspected child abuse or neglect. If we believe that a child may be subjected to child abuse or neglect then it is our responsibility not to ignore this but to pass on the information to the correct person who will deal with it efficiently. If such information has been disclosed then we must tell the child or young person that we cannot withheld this information as it is a serious matter and that we need to report it
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