ed about providing appropriate training. WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE WORRIED A CHILD IS BEING ABUSED 6.6 What to do if you are worried a child is being abused (2003) was issued by six Government departments. This practice guidance briefly summarises the key child protection processes but does not replace Working Together to Safeguard Children (1999) or the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families (2000). It includes an appendix on information sharing to assist practitioners in understanding how to share information about children and their families in a lawful and ethical manner. The booklet communicates directly with people working with children and families and explains their role in the safeguarding process. It applies to all children and young people, irrespective of whether they are living at home with their families and carers or away from home. The booklet is designed to help people protect children more effectively, through a better understanding of what to do about any concerns, and particularly, when to refer them to social services. 28 Annex A National Standards for the Provision of Children’s Advocacy Services The National Standards for the Provision of Children’s Advocacy Services were issued as section 7 guidance in November 2002. A summary of the headings from the standards follows: The Standards: Standard 1 Advocacy is led by the views and wishes of children and young people. Standard 2 Advocacy champions the rights and needs of children and young people. Standard 3 All advocacy services have clear policies to promote equalities issues and monitor services to ensure that no young person is discriminated against due to age, gender, race, culture, religion, language, disability or sexual orientation. Standard 4 Advocacy is well-publici