Useful Links for Children
Alateen
For young people, aged twelve to twenty, who are affected by a problem drinker.
www.al-anonuk.org.uk
CAFCASS Children & CAFCASS Teenagers
Information for children and teenagers whose parents are going to family court because they are splitting up or because they are finding it hard to look after their children properly or keep them safe.
www.cafcass.gov.uk
Childline
The Childline web site has lots of help and advice on all sorts of topics, including bullying, domestic violence, eating problems, exam stress, friends, HIV and AIDS, pregnancy and contraception, racism, stepfamiles and more.
www.childline.org.uk
Connexions
Connexions is a service that aims to help young people aged 13-19 make the most of their talents and opportunities. Connexions Personal Advisers are based in schools, colleges, youth centres and one-stop drop in centres and can offer free and confidential advice, guidance, information and support.
www.connexions4u-ws.org.uk
Kidscape
Useful information on bullying.
www.kidscape.org.uk
National Drugs Helpline (also called Talk to Frank)
Interactive content and information about drugs.
www.talktofrank.com
NSPCC
Mainly aimed at parents and carers but with sections for young people on bullying an running away.
www.nspcc.org.uk
Sexwise
Advice on sex, relationships and contraception for under 18s.
www.ruthinking.co.uk
The National Deaf Children's Society
Events for deaf children and young people.
www.ndcs.org.uk
The Site
TheSite.org aims to be the first place all young adults turn to when they need support and guidance through life. It includes factsheets and articles on all the key issues facing young people including: sex and relationships; drinking and drugs; work and study; housing, legal and finances; and health and wellbeing. There are also discussion boards on these topics.
www.thesite.org
There4me
There4me is for you if you're worried about something and need some help. It can help with loads of issues like abuse, bullying, exams, drugs and self harm.
www.there4me.com
Young Minds
Information for young people on abuse, depression, eating problems, education, self-harm, mental illness in the family and other mental health issues.
www.youngminds.org.uk
Your Rights (The Rights of Children and Young People)
The Liberty Guide to Human Rights page on the rights of children and young people.
www.yourrights.org.uk