http://www.stopabuseforeveryone.org/
http://www.childline.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
Child abuse can
mean a lot of different things such as
neglect,
physical,
emotional or
sexual abuse. It's not
always easy to know if you or someone you know is being abused, but the
important thing to remember is that no-one has the right to hurt you or make you
do anything that feels wrong. You are not alone - ChildLine are here for you.
Call free on 0800 1111 or
chat to us online.
Physical abuse
Physical abuse is when someone deliberately hurts or injures you. It can
include hitting, kicking, hair pulling, beating with objects, throwing and
shaking. No one has the right to hurt you in this way.
Read more about Physical
abuse
Emotional abuse
If someone is always telling you that you're ugly, stupid, worthless or that
they'd wished you'd never been born - that's emotional abuse. It's wrong, even
if they are not doing it on purpose and can make you scared, sad and upset.
Read more about Emotional
abuse
Sexual abuse
Sexual abuse is when a child or young person is pressurised, forced, tricked
or coerced into taking part in any kind of sexual activity with an adult or
another young person. This can include kissing, touching the young person's
genitals (private parts) or breasts, intercourse or oral sex. It can happen to
anyone – boys and girls. If you are being sexually abused it's not your fault
and you're not alone.
Read more about Sexual
abuse
Rape and sexual assault
Being raped or sexually assaulted is deeply upsetting and can leave you
feeling frightened, confused, and vulnerable. The most important thing to
remember is that it is not your fault and you should never blame yourself for
what happened. What they did was wrong and against the law. Some of the content
on this page might be upsetting – remember that you can contact ChildLine at any
time on 0800 1111.
Read more about
Rape and sexual assault
Neglect
If you're not getting the important things you need, or
you're not being looked after properly by your parents or carers you might be
experiencing neglect. Read more about
Neglect
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