High risk groups

Published: 13/08/2019

Introduction

Child maltreatment occurs in all sectors of society and in all age groups. There are also particular groups of children and young people who by nature of their socio-economic, physical or mental health, or because of pre-existing disability make them more vulnerable to all types of maltreatment.  These groups include children and young people who are 'Looked after' are refugees (particularly if unaccompanied) and/or who have physical or intellectual disability.