Although growing up can be difficult, most children and young people receive the love and care they need to develop into healthy, happy young adults. But some children are hurt, neglected and used by adults or other children. Younger children may not be aware that what is happening to them is abuse. Abuse can mean different things to different children, and can happen once or many times. Child Abuse may involve emotional, physical, sexual abuse or neglect. Worried? Contact Childline
Do you know how to use the internet safely? Are you sure that the people you talk to on-line are who they say they are? Would you know what to do if you were concerned about such things as cyber bullying, chatting on-line or safe blogging? This section will give you all the information you need about internet and mobile phone safety as well as some fun games and activities about the internet.
Ok you've seen the adverts on the telly, but how much do you know about drugs and alcohol? What drugs may do to you ? Find out how drugs and alcohol effect you and what to do if you are worried about someone who may be using drugs or drinking too much. Read the real stories of people who have taken drugs and drunk alcohol and how it has effected them.
Nobody has the right to call you names or to treat you badly because of your colour, race or religion.
Many children and young people may be worried about how their parents or carers behave towards each other.
