If you've witnessed an assault or think a child is in immediate dangerContact the police on 999 or call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 without delay.
If you're Worried about a child?, but unsure contact our Helpline for advice. You can discuss your concerns with our trained counsellors who will assess the information you give them and can take action on your behalf, if necessary. Alternatively, you can contact your local police or children's services.
Child abuse includes physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
NSPCCHelpline: 0808 800 5000 (24 hours, every day)
Sexual Abuse LinkUK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. The free helpline is for anyone, children or adults, concerned about a child at risk of abuse. The NSPCC also runs high profile campaigns for children's rights, such as Full Stop and administers 180 regional teams and projects, and conducts research into child abuse and its effects. We also offer help and support to all children and young people making current and non-recent disclosures of sexual harassment or abuse on school grounds within school time, and incidents linked to school in any capacity.
ChildLineHelpline: 0800 1111 (24 hours)www.childline.org.uk
ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people. You can contact ChildLine in these ways: You can phone on 0800 1111, send us an email, have a 1-2-1 chat with us, send a message to Ask Sam and you can post messages to the ChildLine message boards. You can contact ChildLine about anything - no problem is too big or too small. If you are feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone you can contact ChildLine.
Stop it Now! UK & Ireland
Confidential Helpline: 0808 1000 900www.stopitnow.org.uk Abuse thrives in an atmosphere of secrecy and taboo. The Stop it Now! UK & Ireland campaign aims to stop child sexual abuse by encouraging abusers and potential abusers to seek help and by giving adults the information they need to protect children effectively. Stop it Now! believes sexual abuse is preventable and challenges adults to create a society that no longer tolerates the sexual abuse of children.
NAPAC (National Association of People Abused in Childhood)
Helpline: 0808 801 0331
We are the only national organisation focused on supporting adults who have been abused in any way as children. We know that most children who are abused don't talk about it until they become adults and NAPAC exists to support survivors of child abuse when want to talk and receive support.
24hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline - Freephone: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
Domestic Abuse: Recognise the signs
Domestic Abuse - How to get help
Refuge
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)www.refuge.org.uk
Thirty-five years ago Refuge set up the world's first refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence. Since then, Refuge has grown to become the largest provider of emergency accommodation and emotional and practical support to women and children in the country and the leading voice in the campaign to end domestic violence.
Women's Aid Federation of Englandwww.womensaid.org.uk
For women who are experiencing or have experienced physical, mental, sexual or domestic violence or abuse. Offers advice, support and crisis intervention to abused women.
Scottish Women’s Aid
Helpline: 0800 027 1234
Scottish Women's Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse. We play a vital role campaigning and lobbying for effective responses to domestic abuse. An important aspect of our work is ensuring that women and children who have experienced domestic abuse get the services they need, both from local Women’s Aid groups and from the agencies they are likely to contact. Our members are local Women’s Aid groups which provide specialist services to women, children and young people. These include safe refuge accommodation, information and support. For queries relating to our policy or campaign work please contact us, for support if you are experiencing abuse please contact Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline.
Welsh Women’s Aid
Live Fear Free Helpline: 0808 8010 800
Text service: 078600 77333
The helpline provides a bilingual free and confidential information and support service for women, children and men in Wales who are experiencing or who have experienced abuse at the hands of someone close to them.
Northern Ireland Nexus
24hr Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline: 0808 802 1414
The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline provides information, advice, and support to those impacted
by domestic and sexual abuse across Northern Ireland. The Helpline is available to people with lived
experience, those concerned about someone else, those with concerns as to whether abuse is
occurring, and to professionals working with people who may be impacted by abuse. The Helpline will
direct callers to the appropriate support in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Nexus
manages the Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline, delivered in partnership with the Departments of
Communities, Health and Justice. You can contact the Helpline at any time, free and confidentially.
Trained, experienced staff are available to available to help via phone, email and webchat.
Mankind
Helpline: 01823 334244www.mankind.org.ukThe Mankind Initiative supports male victims of domestic violence, though it helps all callers regardless of sex, race or sexual orientation. Call the helpline on 01823 334 244 at any time to receive up-to-date information on helpline availability or check out services at website. There is also a referral system for single men or men with children fleeing from domestic violence.
Men's Advice LineHelpline: 0808 801 0327
Offers advice, information and listening support for men with experience of domestic abuse. Includes help for men in same-sex and heterosexual relationships.
LGBT Foundation
Helpline: 0345 3 30 30 30
LGBT Foundation Domestic Abuse Support
LGBT Foundation provide a wide range of support services to lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. We also work with healthcare and other professionals to help make public services more accessible and inclusive for LGBT communities.
Victim Support Helpline
Helpline: 0808 168 9111
Victim Support Helpline
Helpline - 0800 180 1985