the NSPCC
/ði ˌen es ˌpiː siː ˈsiː/
/ði ˌen es ˌpiː siː ˈsiː/
the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- a British charity that has worked to prevent all kinds of cruel treatment of children since 1884. It operates a 24-hour national phone helpline and online service to give help and advice to children and parents, as well as anyone worried about the safety of a child. The NSPCC works closely with social workers, doctors and police officers.
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