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Visit the 'This is abuse' campaign website to find information, seek help and chat with peers about domestic abuse thisisabuse.direct.gov.uk/
ChildLine is the free and confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call our helpline on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem – our counsellors are always here to help you sort it out www.childline.org.uk
Women's Aid have created this space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to you. www.thehideout.org.uk/default.aspa
Healthy relationships leaflet (PDF 315KB)
Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline -
This helpline service run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge provides support, information and a listening ear to women and children experiencing domestic violence. It also provides assistance to women and children to access a place of safety in a women’s refuge.
The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a UK charity providing children's rights and socio-legal services. NYAS offer information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children and young people up to the age of 25, through a network of advocates throughout England and Wales www.nyas.net
Welcome to your interactive flat.This is where you can learn about living independently. www.getalifestyle.co.uk/
The Department of Health (DH) has launched Teen LifeCheck, a website to help young people between the ages of 12-15 explore health and wellbeing issues. www.teenlifecheck.co.uk/
A film showing young carers talking about their lives caring for a parent with mental illness www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfo/youngpeople/caringforaparent.aspx
Action for Children supports and speaks out for the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK www.actionforchildren.org.uk
If you're aged 13 to 19 you can contact a Connexions Direct Adviser for information, advice and support on a range of issues affecting young people.
https://www2.cxdirect.com/home.htm
Provides information to help young people cope and recover. Explains different types of self-harm, how common it is, why it is difficult to ask for help www.selfharm.org.uk
Guide to internet safety and safe surfing for young people from Think U Know. Learn about online safety when using blogs, chatting, online gaming www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Information for young people, parents and teachers on tackling bullying within schools www.antibullying.net
Working together to stop bullying www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
This page was last updated on 01 February 2012