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I am worried about me or another child or young person

Abuse or neglect of a child or young person is very serious and against the law.  If this has happened to you or someone you know, it is really important you get the help and support you need.

If you need help you can speak to an adult you trust ,such as a doctor, key worker, teacher or social worker.

Speaking to an adult you trust will help you to get the help you need or take a look at our Concerned About a Child- how to report a concern page for who to call for help.

If you are finding it difficult to get your views, feelings and wishes heard and taken seriously, you could get in touch with organisations like the National Youth Advocacy Service or Help at Hand. They can help to you get the services and help you are entitled to.

Childline is here to help you

If you are under 19 years old Childline is here to help you with any issue you're going through.  You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, if you are just feeling lonely or down and need someone to talk to, their trained counsellors are there to support you.

It's free, confidential and available any time, day or night.

Whether you're worried about something that is happening to you or someone you know, you don’t have to deal with it on your own.

You can contact Childline

Whatever feels best for you. You can also find lots of information and advice on lot of topics by visiting the Childline website [external link]

Fearless (part of Crimestoppers)

Fearless is a dedicated service for children and young people and allows you to pass information about a crime anonymously, you will not be asked to give any personal details. 

If you have information about a crime, you could make a real difference by passing it on, this might help keeping yourself, friends, family or your community safer, if crimes go unreported, they may continue to happen.

Information that comes through to Fearless and Crimestoppers has helped to solve many crimes. Any information you can give us may help. It may seem like something small, but it may be the final piece of information the police need to be able to take action.

Telephone: 0800 555 111

You can also find lots of information and advice on lot of topics by visiting the website: Fearless (Crimestoppers) Website [external link]

Where else to get help?

There are also lots of organisations who specialise in helping children & young people; here are some that you can contact or speak to confidentially:

The NICE health website has a 'quick guide' getting help to overcome abuse.