I am a Child/Young Person

What is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding involves protecting young people from abuse or neglect. Abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual and neglect.

If something is worrying you or making you scared and you’re not sure if it’s abuse, it’s important to talk to someone you trust and get help.

To learn more, you can read The Children’s Guide of Working Together or the Young People’s Guide on Working Together

The following links also provide further information on specific areas relating to Safeguarding:

• Crime in Public
• Relationship Abuse
• My Mental Health
• Not Living with Parents?
• Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
• Exploitation
• Gambling
• Breathe Easy- Managing your Asthma
• Stalking
• What is Child Abuse?
• Bullying
• Gender and Sexual Identity
• Staying Safe Online
  • Selfies and Sexting
  • Baited pages
  • Social Media
• Help with additional needs
• Alcohol and Drugs