Children and Young People
Do you ever feel afraid to go home? Is someone making you do things you don’t want to do? Find out how to get help.
Children and young people can be affected by abuse too, either from their own partners, peers, or family members, or by witnessing abuse in their home.
Children and young people can experience all types of abuse covered by this website e.g. female genital mutilation, forced marriage, sexual violence, or abuse from their partner. Children and young people can also be hurt by seeing or being involved in violence and abuse between adults.
You don’t have to put up with anything that makes you scared, upset or uncomfortable, there are lots of people who can help you. It is never your fault, and you will be believed.
If this is happening to you, there are things you can do to help keep yourself safe. Click here to find out how.
Scroll to the bottom of this page for extra resources and information.
There are people who can help
If you are scared of someone or afraid of what they might do to you, there is help available.
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ChildLine
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a counsellor online, send ChildLine an email or post on the message boards.
0800 1111
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11-24 (WISH)
1:1 support and group programmes for young people experiencing or using violence/abuse.
0117 9038632
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Independent Sexual Abuse Advisor (ISVA)
Service for victims of rape and sexual assault, both recent and historic.
0117 925 0680
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The Hideout
Online space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it’s happening to you.
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4YP Bristol
4YP is a way for young people in Bristol to find free help and advice on relationships, sex and contraception.
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BASE
Free and confidential advice, information and support for young people at risk of sexual exploitation or who are in an unsafe sexual relationship.
0117 934 9726
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Off The Record
Free and confidential information, advice and counselling on all issues, including sexual health for young people aged 11 – 25.
0117 927 9120
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Platform 51 - Bristol Young Women’s Centre
Free counselling and informal education groups for young women aged 13 – 30 on a low income.
0117 963 8775
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Bristol Rape Crisis
Free and confidential information, advice and counselling on all issues, including sexual health for young people aged 11 – 25.
0117 929 8868
"I felt confused, I knew what was happening was wrong but I also didn’t know what was right. I had never been told what was normal in a relationship and I didn’t realise that it’s ok to say no and that he should have respected that."
