Young Person

If you're worried or scared, speak to an adult you trust. If there's no-one you feel you can talk to, talk to us.

It is everyone's responsibility to protect children and young people.

All adults have a responsibility to protect children, including:

• Your parents and carers
• Family members and Friends
• Neighbours
• Professionals (eg. teachers, doctors, nurses, social workers and police officers)
• Members of the public

If you are worried about the way an adult is treating you make sure that you speak to someone you trust. Try to choose a time when they can listen properly to what you want to talk about. If they don't hear you the first time keep trying and don't give up until you have sorted things out

Useful Contact Numbers

Social Work (ask for Duty Social Worker) - 030 33 33 3000
Police - 101
Childline - 0800 1111
Child Protection Line - 0800 022 3222

Other Useful Websites

CHILDLINE

Childline is a free helpline for children and young people in the United Kingdom. For further information visit their website.

INTERNET SAFETY

Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre have a great website you can visit to get loads of advice on keeping yourself safe whether you use the Internet for Gaming, using Mobiles, Chatting Online, Podcasts and Blogs. Also keep a look out for the "Eye" Logo at the top right hand of the site where children and young people can report abuse and get the help they need.

www.thinkuknow.co.uk

BULLYING

Kidscape is a great website where you can get lots of advice regarding bullying.

www.kidscape.org.uk

YOUNGSCOT

Young people can find out all the latest goings on in their area and lots more information.

www.youngscot.org

DOMESTIC ABUSE

It is not only adults that can be affected by Domestic Abuse, some children and young people can witness the abuse or be abused as well. For advice and help visit the website.