How the NSPCC helps children
| The NSPCC is there to make sure children do not suffer abuse
from anyone, ever. We at the NSPCC call a child
anyone under the age of eighteen.
So, what is abuse?
When an adult does something to hurt a child or make them feel
bad, this is abuse. Here are some examples... |
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When an adult kicks, beats or punches a child
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When an adult calls a child horrible names and never gives them hugs
and cuddles
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When an adult does not look after a child properly. This could mean
the child does not have enough food to eat or has no warm, clean clothing.
Or they might be left at home on their own.
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When an adult touches a child in a way that makes the child feel
unhappy or uncomfortable. Also if the adult tries to make the child
touch them.
We're here to help
How does the NSPCC help and support children and young people
We have 180 teams and projects all over England, Wales, Northern Ireland
and the Channel Islands, who work with children and their families to
protect children and young people.
We also have a Helpline that is open 24 hours a day, every day of the
year, which you can phone if you are worried about anything.
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Working with children and young people
There are lots of different ways to help young people who have
been abused. Some young people find talking to our counsellors helps,
while others use activites and games to help get them.
Our teams make sure other children living in the same house are
OK and aren't at risk of being abused or neglected . We also work
with families to help the abuse stop. Our counsellors also help
young people who are being bullied.
Find out more about what
to do if you are being bullied.
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Working with families
Most mums and dads work really hard to look after their kids, but this
can be difficult, especially if they have other worries. The NSPCC's family
support teams give advice and help to parents who are having problems.
They can help with all sorts of things - how to look after children,
how to manage money, safety at home and how to deal with stress.
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