Emotional Abuse has emerged as the most prevalent category of Child Protection Registration in Aberdeenshire. Between October 2024 and March 2025, it accounted for 50% of all registrations, highlighting the urgent need for targeted intervention and support in this area. There is a significant increase in cases affecting children and young people. Emotional abuse can be subtle and difficult to identify, yet its effects on a child’s mental health, development, and relationships are often profound and enduring.
Further learning and guidance
To support with further learning and guidance please see:
- Newborn Behavioural Observations (NBO) – Brazelton Centre UK
- What is The Circle of Security
- Watch, Wait and Wonder (an introduction) | OXPIP
- AVIGuk | Video Interaction Guidance
- How to deal with emotional abuse and neglect: further development of a conceptual framework (FRAMEA) Danya Glaser 2011
Please find the recording of the learning events here:
- Jill Gibbon – Child Protection Nurse: 3:54
- Lindsey Dickie – Team Manager Children & Families Team: 21:55
- Gillian Strachan – Consultant Clinical Psychologist: 29:35
- Claire Hardie – Systemic Family Psychotherapist: 49:50
Further Training opportunities can be found at:
Emotional Abuse – 7 Minute Briefing
Reporting Emotional Abuse:
If you’re concerned about a child experiencing emotional abuse:
- During office hours: Call 01467 537111
- Out of hours: Call 03456 081 206
- In emergencies: Call 999
- Police non-emergency: Call 101
- You can also contact NHS Grampian’s Child Protection on 01224 551 706