Buckinghamshire
Safeguarding
Children Board
Children and young people
Abusive relationships:
Abusive relationships do not just happen to adults. If you are in an relationship and would like some advice, visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/HealthAndRelationships/FamilyAndRelationships/DG_10032439
Bullying:
No one deserves to be bullied. Information on how to deal with bullying is available on the website below:
www.need2know.co.uk/beatbullying/index.html
Cyber bullying can be just as harmful. For more information, go to www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/HealthAndRelationships/Bullying/DG_070501
ChildLine:
For a wide range of useful information visit www.childline.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx or if you want to speak to someone, in confidence, you can call Childline on 0800 1111. This service is free at any time.
Disability:
If you are a teenage living with a disability and would like some advice on the support available to you, visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Youngdisabledpeople/DG_10039695
Internet Surfing:
Chat rooms are a great way to talk to friends, and even to make new ones. But how can you be sure your new friend is who they say they are? Information about staying safe in chat rooms can be found at :
http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/yp/
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/CrimeAndJustice/KeepingSafe/DG_10027670
Young carers:
As a young carer under 18, it is important that you get the support you need. For further information, visit