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Reporting a safeguarding concern about a child or young person
Children and young people under the age of 18 have the right to live free from abuse, harm and neglect.
Some children, including those with special educational needs or disabilities, may be at greater risk of harm than others.
If you are concerned that a child or young person may be experiencing abuse, neglect or exploitation, contact Hertfordshire Children’s Services as soon as possible.
Call Hertfordshire Children’s Services on 0300 123 4043. Further information is available online.
The Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership brings organisations together to help keep children and young people safe.
If someone is in immediate danger, a crime is being committed, or urgent medical attention is required, call 999 immediately.
Further support and information
Big Deal
Gambling information, advice and support for young people
Helpline number 0808 8020 133
Bold Voices
Resources for teachers, parents and young people about tackling gender inequality and cultures of gender-based violence
Childline
Free support and counselling for children and young people
Helpline number 0800 1111
Dignify
Resources for teachers, parents and young people about the effects of pornography and sexual objectification
Family Lives
Support and advice for parents, children and young people
Helpline number 0808 800 2222
Frank
Confidential support, advice and information about alcohol and drugs, plus their effects and the law.
Helpline number 0300 123 6600
Text line 82111
Hub of Hope
A database of UK mental health charities and organisations offering advice and support
Kooth.com
Safe, anonymous, online community and counselling for young people in certain areas of the UK. New users need to create an account to use it.
NHS Every Mind Matters
Information and advice on mental health and wellbeing. Includes videos about dealing with change, social media and sleep
NSPCC
Support and advice for parents and children.
Helpline number 0808 800 5000
themix.org.uk
Support and advice for people under 25 including crisis messenger text line, discussion boards, webchat and short-term counselling online and by phone
Text 85258 for urgent mental health support
