Children & Young People

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

For more information visit: https://www.childline.org.uk
For more information visit: https://bounce-back-from-bullying.childline.org.uk

Running Away and Going Missing

Read more about running away or going missing here: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/home-families/family-relationships/running-away/
Read more about missing people here: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/missingkids
Download the latest Factsheet on Missing Children here.

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/

Forced Marriage

For more information visit: http://www.forcedmarriage/net/

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, which you can find out about here, but if your relationship leaves you feeling scared, intimidated or controlled, it’s possible you’re in an abusive relationship. Find out more about the issue and seek help here.
For more information visit http://thisisabuse.direct.gov.uk/

Child Abuse