'QUICK EXIT'
Violence in a relationship may be physical but it can also be emotional, sexual, mental or economic (being in control of someone else’s money). Violent and unhealthy relationships are damaging in a number of ways. People can become anxious or depressed and feel overwhelmed with the situation and do not know who to turn to for help. Often people experiencing violence within a relationship or who are witnessing it at home begin to blame themselves and can feel that they don’t deserve anything better.
This is wrong. Everyone has the right to be treated with respect and care and if this isn’t happening either through domestic violence within the home or within a relationship there are agencies that can offer confidential advice and a safe place to go.
Take a look at some of these websites that have specific information aimed at young people:
www.thehideout.org.uk
www.there4me.com
Safeguarding Children
Child protection is about the safeguarding of children who are being abused or are in danger of being abused.
If you have ANY concerns about possible abuse it MUST be reported to the Department for Children and Young People. The first point of contact is through the Children and Young People Information Service who will signpost the enquiry to the relevant service.
Tel: 01454 868008
If it is out of office hours then please call the Emergency Duty Team on 01454 615165 or the Public Protection Unit of the police on 0117 9455969.