Being mistreated or abused (sometimes called ‘Significant Harm') is defined as Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Neglect or Emotional Abuse.
If you are worried or unsure that you or another child may be suffering, or have suffered harm, neglect or abuse, please contact the Children’s Reception Team at Hants Direct on 0300 300 0117 (anytime day or night).
Neglect
Where a child is not being looked after properly, for example, not getting enough to eat or being left alone in dangerous situations or not being taken to medical appointments.
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When an adult hurts a child on purpose, such as hitting, shaking, throwing, poisoning, burning, drowning or suffocating.
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This could happen, for instance, when a child is all the time being unfairly blamed for everything, or told they are stupid and made to feel unhappy.
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Sexual Abuse
Examples of sexual abuse would be where a child has been forced to take part in sexual activities or in the taking of rude photos.
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Domestic Violence
When one adult in a family or relationship threatens, bullies or hurts another adult e.g. physically, psychologically, emotionally, sexually or financially.
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Bullying
E.g. calling names, damaging property, stealing, spreading rumours, cyberbullying, hurting, getting people into trouble.
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Worried About A Child or Friend or Do You Need Help?
Children’s Reception Team
(IOW Social Care)
Phone Number: 0300 300 0117. Call any time day or night
Report your concerns about yourself, a child or friend to Children’s Reception Team (IOW Social Care)
Police
If there is immediate danger call
999
Phone Number: 0808 800 5000 or if you are 18 or under call 0800 11 11
A leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. They help children who have been abused to rebuild their lives, protect those at risk, and find the best ways of preventing abuse from ever happening.
Phone Number: 0800 11 11
A free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. We're here for you online, on the phone, anytime.
Phone Number: 116 123 (Free) or email
jo@samaritans.org
They provide a safe place to talk anytime about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal.
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