 What to do if you need help – talk to someone you trust or ring Children’s Safeguarding Service on 01925 444239 who will treat what you say to them as confidential unless what you tell them indicates that a child or young person is at risk of harm. Children’s social care has to do something to protect the young person they can not keep it secret, but they will tell you if this is the case.
Who to ask for help and advice – Your teacher, school nurse, social worker, connexions personal advisor, youth worker, GP, relative, friend or anyone you trust will offer you help, they will know what to do. You can always contact Children’s Safeguarding Service on 01925 444239 or the NSPCC at the Peace Centre on 01925 581200 or help-sites such as www.childline.org.uk, www.nch.org.uk or www.youth2youth.co.uk (all you need to do is click on the web address). For more links see the local contacts page. If necessary they can always ring you if you don’t have a phone or money to make a call. Don’t try to cope on your own when there is help around.
Here are some frequently asked questions and topics with good links to sites that can answer your question.
What is legal when/age? www.connexions-direct.com or www.askthe.police.uk enter "Warrington" press go, in search enter "Ages".
How can I leave home? www.leavinghome.info or www.connexions-cd-org.uk
I’m in trouble with the Police – www.thesource.me.uk or www.rizer.co.uk
I’m having trouble with my parents – www.channel4.com
How old do you have to be to baby-sit? www.rospa.com
I think I may be pregnant – www.doctorann.org or www.waryas.co.uk
Topics:
Personal Safety – www.crimereduction.gov.uk, www.saferlancashire.co.uk or www.kidscape.org.uk
14 – 16yrs www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
Anti social Behaviour – www.direct.gov.uk/YoungPeople scroll down to young people on left hand side click on crime and justice, heading Types of Crime, click on anti social behaviour or www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/ in quick search enter anti social behaviour press search or www.adviceguide.org.ukCrime and consequences – www.thesite.org Smart water/safety – www.rospa.com/waterandleisuresafety/info/watersafety.pdf Offensive weapons – web.ukonline.co.uk/ Bullying – www.bbc.co.uk/schools/studentlife/schoolissues/bullying/beatthebullies or www.nspcc.org.uk in search enter bullying press go, choose from items available www.kidscape.org.uk Sexual health and contraception – www.avert.org or www.waryas.co.uk or www.doctorann.org Drink and drugs – www.askthesite.org/drinkanddrugs or www.askthe.police.uk enter in Warrington then in quick search enter drink or drugs, press go or www.talktofrank.com Internet safety – www.thinkuknow.co.uk or www.links4kids.co.uk Domestic abuse – www.thehideout.org.uk or www.cheshire.gov.uk/domesticabuse or www.dvirc.org.au or www.burstingthebubble.com Forced Marriage – www.askthe.police.uk, www.karmanirvana.org.uk Mental health – www.youngminds.org.uk or www.bbc.co.uk/health or www.mentalhealthcare.org.uk Riding motor bikes – www.askthe.police.uk Being in Care – www.rights4me.org.uk, www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk and www.nyas.net Private Fostering - Information for children and young people Dangerous Dogs - http://www2.the-kennel-club.org.uk/sashi_code/#top
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