Abuse

It is hard to believe that today we are still hearing about young people and children who are being abused in their own home. The vast majority of young people are brought up in a loving and friendly environment, but there are a small percentage of young people who are still targeted by the parents for abuse.

Abuse can take place in different ways, physical, verbal, and sexually, many people would never believe that such a thing would happen in their street, town or village but it does.

If you are suffering from any form of abuse you should contact childline 0800 11 11, Jonny Long life or the Matrix Team, they can help you and put you in contact with somebody who can sort the problem out.

If you know of somebody who is being abused you too can contact one of the agencies above, they are there to help all young people, not just those who are suffering. You will be a true friend by helping them, not by standing by and pretending that everything is ok.

If you are suffering from abuse it is important to understand that YOU ARE NOT IN THE WRONG!, ITS NOT YOUR FAULT!, don’t think that you are on your own, it is best to tell a parent, teacher or at least a friend, that is the hardest step to take. Once you have done that you will be on your way to overcoming the abuse. You have the right to be safe, just as any other child or young person does, so get in touch and tell somebody what is going happening, don’t give up!

You do need to be careful when you ask somebody if they are being abused, its not the kind if thing that you would want somebody to know. Try and talk to your friend, encourage them to talk about what is happening, that is the first step to getting them to help themselves.