Female genital mutilation (FGM) is illegal. We're here to support you and have advice to help you keep children and young people safe from FGM.

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, ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We're here to protect children from harm. It can be hard to know when extreme views become something dangerous. And the signs of radicalisation aren't always obvious. It might be nothing, it might be ...

The online world gives us access to a huge amount of information and services, but the scale of information available also means that there is content that is inappropriate for children. What is or ...

Whether you want to report child abuse and neglect, or are worried about a child and not sure what to, we have advice for you. Don't wait until you're certain: if you have any concerns or suspicions, ...

For some families, room sharing is a choice to help siblings bond. For others, it's a necessity. Whatever your reasons for doing it, we've got advice and guidance on how it can be a positive ...