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Understanding child abuse: types, signs, and support

Learn to identify child abuse and how to act. Access support and read stories of hope. Help keep children safe with the NSPCC.
Identifying Child Physical Abuse & How to Prevent It

If you're worried about physical abuse, we have information and advice to help you feel confident in taking the next steps to keep children and young people safe.
How to Protect Children From Domestic Abuse

Witnessing domestic abuse is child abuse. If you're worried about a child, we have advice to help you keep them safe.
Sexual abuse

If you're worried about sexual abuse, or signs of possible sexual abuse, we have information and advice to help you.
What Is Emotional Abuse & Things You Should Know

Explore our guide on identifying emotional abuse, its impact, and steps for reporting. Get the support you need to protect children from harm.
Online abuse

We’ve got advice and support for you and your child to help keep children safe online.
Report abuse to the NSPCC

Worried about a child? Concerned about child abuse? Report your concerns to the NSPCC Helpline using our online form.
Rhoi gwybod am gam-drin plant

Gallwch gysylltu â Llinell Gymorth yr NSPCC drwy ffonio 0808 800 5000, anfon neges e-bost i [email protected] neu lenwi ein ffurflen ar-lein ar gyfer rhoi gwybod am achos o gam-drin.
Types of Child Abuse & How to Prevent Them

We've got information and advice on different types of abuse, how to spot the signs and what you can do to help keep children safe.
Calls about domestic abuse highest on record following lockdown increase

10 June 2020 / News

Calls about domestic abuse highest on record following lockdown increase. We're calling ministers to amend the Domestic Abuse Bill to recognise how violence can affect children.
Report child abuse

You can contact the NSPCC Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000, emailing [email protected] or completing our report abuse online form.
Effects of child abuse

Abuse can derail a child’s development. But together, we can change that.
Numbers contacting NSPCC about domestic abuse up by nearly 50%

2 October 2020 / News

A page about the rise in the numbers contacting NSPCC about children living in homes with domestic abuse.
Non-recent abuse

If you were abused in childhood, you may be struggling with difficult feelings and unwanted memories. We've got information and advice to help.
Record numbers of children and young people affected by domestic abuse

1 February 2022 / News

Domestic abuse can have a long lasting impact on children and young people. The NSPCC calls for better and more local recovery services.
The Online Safety Bill has been passed!

We've done it! Thank you for all your support, you've helped create a safer online world for children
Reporting child abuse and neglect

In the UK and worried about a child's safety or wellbeing? You can report it to us by phone or online, remaining anonymous if you wish.
Spotting the signs of child abuse

The signs of child abuse can be hard to spot. We can help you to recognise the signs of abuse and support you if you have concerns about a child.
NSPCC Cymru/Wales response to a consultation on draft statutory guidance on the National Training Framework on violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence under section 15 of the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Act Wales (2015)

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Our submission in response to a consultation on draft statutory guidance on the National Training Framework on violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence under section 15 of the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Act Wales (2015) in October 2015.
What to do if a child reveals abuse

It can be distressing if a child tells you they’re being abused and you might not know what to do. We’ve got advice to help you take the next steps.