Safeguarding children and adults at risk

This page provides information to members of the public who may come across children or adults at risk of abuse.

Abuse can take a variety of forms including domestic abuse, emotional abuse, exposure to extremism, financial abuse, modern slavery, neglect and physical and sexual abuse.

If a child or adult is in immediate danger or a crime is being committed, dial 999 for the police.

If you are a professional, you must make your referrals directly to Hertfordshire County Council using the following methods:

• Children's services - by calling 0300 123 4043 or using their online portal.
• Adult services - by calling 0300 123 4042 or using their online portal.

If you are a member of the public, Three Rivers District Council staff or a voluntary organisation, please follow the instructions below. 

Remember: Always call 999 if someone is in immediate danger.

• To report concerns about a child: Please call Children’s Services at Hertfordshire County Council on 0300 123 4043 or complete the logging a concern form.
• To report concerns about an adult:  Please call Adult safeguarding at Hertfordshire County Council on 0300 123 4042 or complete the logging a concern form.
• To report concerns about a potential victim of Modern Slavery or Human Trafficking:  Please call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 0800 0121 700 or complete the report form.
• Prevent - if you are concerned about an adult or child at risk of radicalisation: Please make a referral to Hertfordshire County Council.
• For mental health referrals: Please call Single Point of access on 0800 6444 101

For general information click on one of these links

•  Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board website
•  Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership website

Three Rivers District Council's Safeguarding Children Young People and Adults At Risk Policy can be found on our Policies and Plans page.