Information for Children & Young People
Links
At What Age Can I . . .?
A very helpful page from Connexions explaining what you can legally do at what age and what responsibilities you have.
Your Rights (The Rights of Children and Young People)
The Liberty Guide to Human Rights page on the rights of children and young people.
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.
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.
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.
Connexions
Connexions is a service in Wiltshire and Swindon 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 all over Wiltshire and Swindon and can offer free and confidential advice, guidance, information and support.
Kidscape
Useful information on bullying.
Alateen
For young people, aged twelve to twenty, who are affected by a problem drinker
National Drugs Helpline (also called Talk to Frank)
Interactive content and information about drugs.
Sexwise
Advice on sex, relationships and contraception for under 18s.
Young Minds
Information for young people on abuse, depression, eating problems, education, self-harm, mental illness in the family and other mental health issues.
The National Deaf Children's Society
Events for deaf children and young people.
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.
NSPCC
Mainly aimed at parents and carers but with sections for young people on bullying an running away.
Teenage Health Freak
Information on health and wellbeing.
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