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- What is abuse?
- What forms of abuse are there?
- Worried that you are, or might be, being abused?
- Help lines
Abuse is when one person hurts or bullies another person. Victims of abuse feel frightened and uncomfortable and are often made to do things against their will. Abuse can happen to anyone of any age. Violence in the home between two people is known as domestic violence. Child abuse is the term used when an adult harms a young person under the age of 18.
What forms of abuse are there?
Abuse can take many forms and can be:
Bullying and domestic violence are also forms of abuse.
Worried that you are, or might be, being abused?
If you are being abused it is important to remember that it is not your fault. You don't have to put up with it. Say no and ask them to stop. Get help, you don't have to deal with this on your own. If you are worried or frightened tell someone that you can trust what is happening to you. Teachers or other staff at your school or college will help if you ask them to.
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Worried Need 2 Talk
Has phone numbers, advice videos and and a 'cover your tracks' page.
ChildLine
ChildLine has a 24-hour free telephone helpline for children and young people - you can call 0800 1111 from anywhere in the United Kingdom at any time.
Don't hide it anymore
Advice site that has information on staying safe on the streets and online, coping with abuse and links to other organisations that are there to help.
There 4 Me
This NSPCC site is for 12-16 year olds and has advisers that you can talk to online about anything.
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