Children & Young People
This page is currently being reviewed. In the meantime, below you’ll find some useful links:
Sometimes you can deal with problems on your own. Other things are too difficult to manage by yourself and it is important to talk to someone you trust like your parent or carer, friend, teacher or other adult you are comfortable with.
Here you will find information on keeping safe and where you can go when you need someone to talk to.
Bullying
- Read United Response’s leaflet: What to do if you feel bullied
- Childline provide support and information on bullying. Visit their website here. Childline also provide a bounce back from bullying advice service which can be found here.
Running Away and Going Missing
Domestic Abuse
- For more information visit: http://thehideout.org.uk
- For information visit: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/family-relationships/domestic-abuse/
Relationship Abuse
- Abuse is not normal and never ok. If you are in a relationship with someone, you should feel loved, safe, respected and free to be yourself. There are different forms of abuse but if your relationship leaves you feeling scared, intimidated or controlled, it’s possible you’re in an abusive relationship. Seek help from a family member, friend or trusted adult. If you are in immediate danger, get to a safe place and phone 999.
Child Abuse
- For more information visit: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/abuse-safety/
Drugs and Alcohol
- For more information visit: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/drugs-alcohol-smoking/
Violence and Gangs
- For more information visit: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/young-victims-crime
- For more information visit: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/crime-law/gangs/
Racism
- For more information visit: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/crime-law/racism-racial-bullying/
Sexual Exploitation
- For more information, download our Factsheet on Sexual Exploitation here.
People Who Can Help
- Youth Services at The Point, for more information, click here
- Childline, for more information, visit here: https://childline.org.uk