How do I report abuse?
If you are a young person the best thing to do is try and speak to a trusted adult e.g. a teacher. As an adult, if you notice any signs of abuse with a child and are worried that they are at risk, you should first try and build a positive and trusting relationship to see if they eventually feel comfortable in having a conversation with you and admitting that something wrong is going on.
You should report any abuse to the social care team at the child’s council even if it is just a suspicion and this can be done anonymously. If they are at immediate risk call 999 if it is not an emergency you can report online at https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-the-police/report-a-crime-incident/. You can also contact NSPCC counsellors at 0808 800 5000 from Mon-Fri 8am-10pm and on Sat- Sun 9am-6pm or email them at help@nspcc.org.uk.
If you are a child or young person you can call ChildLine at 0800 1111 for free and it will not show on any of your phone bills