(Advice is also available via email)
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/nspcc/helpline
Everyone should feel safe and cared for in their own homes But if someone in your family is violent or aggressive, being at home can be scary. Adults may be hurting each other, or an adult may be hurting you.
Violence is not always just physical - the most common form of abuse experienced by children is emotional.
Domestic violence can happen in any family and in all kinds of homes. In half of the cases of violence between adults, children get hurt too. Even when children do not see the violence happening, they often hear it. In nine out of ten cases, children are in the same or next room when violence between adults is going on. This can be extremely distressing and disturbing for them.
Children living in violent homes are often too frightened and embarrassed to speak out, - as many believe there is a stigma attached to domestic violence and feel humiliated by it. The most common reasons given for not talking to anyone about the situation are fear of reprisals and fear of not being believed.
You have a right to be protected from violence and abuse If someone is hurting you, tell an adult that you trust.
No matter what you've done or how angry your mum or dad are, hurting someone is wrong. It is NEVER your fault - so don't blame yourself.
If you live in the U.K. You can call one of the helplines like ChildLine or NSPCC. These are confidential - your call is private. If you live outside of the U.K. - look in your local telephone book for a helpline to call.
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| ChildLine is the free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call our helpline on 0800 1111 about any problem, at any time - day or night. ChildLine's counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out. | If you are worried about a child who is at risk of abuse or in need of help - or you are a child who needs help - then the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline is here to help you, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | |
| Call on 0800 1111 | Call 0808 800 5000
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If you think that a friend is suffering violence at home, take them seriously and encourage them to talk. Talk to an adult you trust if you're really worried.