I am a child or young person

Don't Keep It to Yourself

If you are being abused or are worried that someone you know is being abused, it's really important to tell an adult you trust. You may be afraid that no one will believe you, or of what will happen to the person you’re accusing. Many young people feel scared to tell anyone because they’ve been threatened or have been made to feel guilty or ashamed.

Remember abuse is never your fault. You don’t have to deal with it on your own and there are many ways to get help. If you can’t get through to one of the phone lines don’t give up – try again.

Contact the Children and Young People Services Teams on:

Stay Safe 0845 6789006

Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours) 0845 678 9040

In an emergency, call the police on 08457 444888 and ask to speak to a child protection police officer.

Or the NSPCC Tel: 0808 800 5000 - this is the freephone Child Protection Helpline, available 24 hours a day.