Children
Information and topics relevant for children.
As a child or young person you can be dealing with a wide range of problems that you will need help and support to cope with, these can be things such as
- being hurt and abused, both sexually and physical,
- being scared by someone or having something happen to you that you’re not even sure if its abusive
- bullying
- serious family tensions
- worries about friends' welfare
- teenage pregnancy
If you've got worries or need some advice there are a number of places you can go to for help.
Remember - Talk to someone don’t hide it!
There is also help online.
Helpline numbers
Child line 0800 1111
Or speak to a local social worker:
- Emergency Duty Team 0800 833 408
- Banbury 01295 756517
- Oxford 01865 323048
- Abingdon 01235 549297
There is also help online
- www.donthideit.com
find out more about the different types of abuse and what you can do about it. - There4me.com
if you're worried about something and need some help. They can help with loads of issues like abuse, bullying, exams, drugs and self harm. - ChildLine
free confidential helpline for children and young people in the UK. You can call them on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem. They have counsellors who are always there to help you sort it out.
Being in care
Websites for children and young people who are separated from their families and living in residential or foster care.
- http://nchacti01.uuhost.uk.uu.net/carelaw/
A guide for children and young people who are in care, with information on education, health and religion as well as changing your name and leaving care. - http://www.whocaresxtra.org.uk/
Site for children and young people who are in care, with an online information system specially designed for you to find out what it’s like being in care.
