Internet Safety |
Think You Know is a website you can go to that will help answer your questions and to let you know how to be safe when you are using the internet. You probably use the internet for games or to talk to friends or even to search for information – Think You Know can help you stay safe. |
Internet Watch Foundation The IWF’s vision is the global elimination of child sexual abuse imagery online. They work to make the internet a safer place for all, helping victims of child sexual abuse worldwide by identifying and removing online images and videos of their abuse. Their Hotline offers a safe place for the public to report anonymously. Report content here: https://report.iwf.org.uk/en |
CEOP works to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. CEOP are unable to respond to reports about bullying, fake accounts or account hacking. |
Mental Health and Well-being |
Childline can help you on with all sorts of problems you may be worried your child has, including mental health difficulties, any anxieties or issues you may have about your health, living situation or education. You can call them for free to speak to someone privately. You can contact a Childline counsellor about anything, no problem is too big or too small. Call free on 0800 11 11 or visit www.childline.org.uk |
The NSPCC are there to talk to you if you are worried about a child being hurt or abused by someone They are able to offer support and to take some details from about what is happening. They can also offer a counselling service to young people. You can visit their website at https://www.nspcc.org.uk/ |
Mind are a nationwide mental health charity who are able to offer information and support for a variety of mental health issues. Working closely with the NHS they have a wide range of resources and information on their website, including an A-Z of Mental Health, advice for helping someone else, guides to support and services and Elefriends - their online community. Everyone is affected by a mental health difficulty at some point in their lifetime and Mind are on hand to help. Visit their website on https://www.mind.org.uk/ |
THRIVE is child and young person centred and a needs led approach to delivering mental health services to children and young people. THRIVE has replaced a tiered service to reduce barriers accessing care. There are five categories within Thrive: Thriving, Getting Advice, Getting Help, Getting More Help and Getting Risk Support. ELCAS services are aligned to the THRIVE model of care. https://elht.nhs.uk/services/paediatrics/east-lancashire-child-and-adolescent-services |
If you are aged 10-18 (or up to 25 if you are a young person with SEND), you can access KOOTH. This is an online community that provides free and anonymous counselling support with a trained practitioner. You can also get lots of information and help via the health articles and forums provided by counsellors and young people themselves. |
Domestic Abuse |
Refuge Refuge are an organisation that can help you if you are experiencing violence at home. They have information on their website about who you can talk to, how you can talk to them, and what to do if you are worried. You can visit their website at www.refuge.org.uk |
DASSL offer a wider level of immediate support to victim-survivors of domestic abuse In Lancashire. They provide direct access to services in your area and access to 24 hour support. |
The Wish Centre: The aim of the organisation is to support people who have suffered or who are at risk of suffering domestic abuse, through the provision of support, advice and accommodation. We will work with victims and their families to secure the safety of those affected by domestic abuse and support their development so that each individual is helped to grow and fulfil their potential into the future. |
Forced Marriage |
The FMU is a government initiative set up to support anyone who is worried about or is at risk of being forced into a marriage, or anyone who has already been forced to marry another person. A trained professional will give you free advice on what you can do next, and help you with finding a safe place to stay or stopping a visa if you have been forced to sponsor someone. You have the right to choose who you marry, when you marry or if you marry at all. Visit their website on https://www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage |
The Freedom Charity The Freedom Charity have been raising awareness and working hard to stop forced marriages from happening within the UK. On their website you will find resources, information and direction for how to get support if you are concerned about someone or yourself. Visit their website on www.freedomcharity.org.uk/resources |
Pregnancy |
Brook: If you are worried about a young person who might be pregnant, have any questions about pregnancy or know they are already pregnant and looking for support, Brook are able to help. They are a national organisation dedicated to educating young people about pregnancy and sexual health, and have many links with other support services and helplines. They also have a forum available for users to post questions and communicate with each other in a safe and supportive environment. Visit their website at https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/category/pregnancy |
Family Lives offer a listening and supportive, non-judgemental service for parents. They have a lot of information on their website, including parenting advice videos and forums to chat to other families. They offer online parenting courses too for those wanting to be prepared for parenthood. You can visit their website on www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/confidential-helpline |
Homelessness |
Shelter are able to offer housing advice to anyone who is experiencing or at risk of homelessness. You can find information on what to do about homelessness, private renting, tenancy deposits, repossession, eviction, repairs, housing benefits and council housing You can visit their website at www.shelter.org.uk |
Radicalisation, extremism and trafficking |
PREVENT is about safeguarding people and communities from the threat of terrorism. It is one of 4 elements of CONTES, the Government's counter terrorism strategy, aiming to stop people from becoming involved in terrorism or supporting terrorism. The Home Office works with local authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts, and a wide range of government departments and community organisations to deliver the strategy. Please click here for a link to the official government document Attached is a helpful guide for parents about Keeping Children and Young People Safe Against Radicalisation and Extremism |
STOPTHETRAFFIK are part of the Oasis family, and are dedicated to the abolition of human traffiking, including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, labour exploitation, force marriage, organ harvesting, forced criminality, drug trade and child soldiers. On their website are resources on spotting the signs of trafficking, ways to help or get involved in what they do and a safe place to share information on trafficking if you are worried about someone or at risk yourself. Visit their site on www.stopthetraffik.org |