The Children's Society | UK children's charity
WEBOur impact. We have delivered vital support to more than 72,000 children and young people across the UK over the past year – the highest number in our history – as rising costs and stretched public services push more young people …
Effects Of Child Poverty | The Children's Society
WEBWe work so every child has a fair shot at happiness and we won't rest until we've created a society built for all children. The effects of child poverty are wide ranging. Poverty can affect young people's future aspirations, mental health, ability to form proper friendships.
What is county lines? - The Children's Society
WEBCounty lines is a form of criminal exploitation. It is when criminals befriend children, either online of offline, and then manipulate them into drug dealing. The 'lines' refer to mobile phones that are used to control a young person who is delivering drugs, often to towns outside their home county. Here are some things you might not know about ...
Defining child criminal exploitation - The Children's Society
WEBApr 27, 2021 · A statutory definition of CCE would send out a strong message that children who are forced to commit crime are victims rather than criminals. It would: Enable a shared understanding and a better multi-agency response to this form of exploitation. Lead to professionals spotting the signs of this exploitation earlier on in the grooming cycle.
Child sexual abuse and exploitation | The Children's Society
WEBSexual exploitation can happen online or in person. Regardless of where it takes place, the abuser has the same goal — to deceive the child or young person into trusting them. Once they have managed this, they can sexually abuse them. This can happen quicker than you might think. Abusers will try to get children and young people to send them ...
#LookCloser To Spot Exploitation | The Children's Society
WEB10:00 – 12:00. Thursday 17 October 2024. Anti‑Racist practice to tackle child exploitation: why anti‑racist practice is essential in our fight against child abuse and exploitation. 13:00 – 15:00. Wednesday 20 November 2024. Safeguarding transgender young people from exploitation. 10:00 – 12:00. Tuesday 10 December 2024.
Child Protection & Safeguarding | The Children's Society
WEBChild protection and safeguarding means protecting children from abuse, and identifying and stopping abuse that might already be happening. Abuse of a child or young person under the age of 18 is defined as follows. Abuse is a deliberate act of ill-treatment that can harm or is likely to harm a child or young person’s safety, well-being and ...
Preventing child sexual exploitation - The Children's Society
WEBWorking with children at risk. Children at Risk of Exploitation (C.A.R.E.) works with young people aged 8-24 years who are at medium or high risk of exploitation. We provide one-to-one therapy sessions, group sessions and parental support. It’s for young people who can’t or don't feel able access any other exploitation service.
Children's Mental Health Statistics - The Children's Society
WEBIn the last three years, the likelihood of young people having a mental health problem has increased by 50%. Our Good Childhood Report 2022 shows that children's happiness continues to decline. Now, five children in a classroom of 30 are likely to have a mental health problem. Given the prevalence of mental health problems in children and young ...
I Am Thinking Of Running Away - The Children's Society
WEBCall the Missing People helpline on 116 000 if you're thinking of running away or know someone who has run away. It's free, confidential and available 24/7. Call Childline on 0800 1111 if you're under 18 and want to talk about something that's worrying you. You can also call the Samaritans on 116 123.
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