"I was scared no one would believe me" Alice was sexually abused when she was very young. The Young Witness Service helped her feel supported when she gave evidence in court. Annie struggled with ...

We help children who’ve been abused, protect children at risk, and find the best ways to prevent child abuse from ever happening. We work with schools up and down the country through our Speak out ...

Many parents and carers feel unsure about how to talk to their child about sex, sexuality and relationships. We have advice to help you support your child and keep them safe. When a child isn’t safe, ...

There's no such thing as a perfect parent. One day all's calm, the next it's chaos. However it's going, we're here with advice and support for parents and carers.

Whether they’re heading off to university, moving in with a partner or looking for independence, when your child leaves home, it’s a big deal. Whatever the reason for leaving home is, there are things ...

Child abuse is when a child is harmed by an adult or another child – it can be over a period of time but can also be a one-off action. It can be physical, sexual or emotional and it can happen in ...

If you're worried about a child, it can be hard to know what to do. We've got information and advice on different types of child abuse, how to spot the signs and what you can do to help keep children ...

What do we mean by sharing nudes and semi-nudes? Sharing nudes is when someone sends a naked or semi-naked image or video to another person. Sharing nudes is sometimes called ‘sexting’, however this ...

Finding out your child has been sexually exploited can be distressing and you might not know what to do next. Young people often trust their abuser and don’t know that what’s happening is wrong or are ...

Our helpline counsellors listen to concerns from anyone worried about a child, give advice and offer support. Sometimes they can take action if a child’s in danger. It can be distressing for parents ...

What is non-recent abuse? Non-recent child abuse, sometimes called historical abuse, is when an adult was abused as a child or young person under the age of 18. Sometimes adults who were abused in ...

All day. All night. Always. Abuse can happen at any time of the day or night. And when it does, it’s vital that children have someone they can talk to – no matter the hour. That’s why our Childline ...