Useful Links

Children's Legal Centre website: The Children’s Legal Centre has launched an exciting and innovative new website: www.lawstuff.org.uk

The website provides a wide range of information to young people about their legal rights and the laws affecting them.


If you or someone you know needs support, you may find it useful to have a look at some of the websites below.
Abusive relationships:
Abusive relationships do not just happen to adults. If you are in a relationship and would like some advice, visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/HealthAndRelationships/index.htm

Bullying:
No one deserves to be bullied. Information on how to deal with bullying is available on the website below
www.need2know.co.uk/beatbullying/

Cyber bullying can be just as harmful. For more information, go to www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/HealthAndRelationships/Bullying/DG_070501

ChildLine: For a wide range of useful information visit www.childline.org.uk/Pages/default.aspx or if you want to speak to someone, in confidence, you can call Childline on 0800 1111. This service is free at any time.

Disability: If you are a teenager living with a disability and would like some advice on the support available to you, visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Youngdisabledpeople/DG_10039695

Drugs: www.talktofrank.com provides a wide range of information about drugs and their effects, as well real life stories and interactive material.
If your family is being affected by drug misuse, information on the help and support available to you can be found at www.addaction.org.uk

Internet Surfing:
Chat rooms are a great way to talk to friends, and even to make new ones. But how can you be sure your new friend is who they say they are? Information about staying safe in chat rooms can be found at:
www.kidsmart.org.uk/
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/CrimeAndJustice/KeepingSafe/DG_10027670

Young carers: As a young carer under 18, it is important that you get the support you need. For further information, visit
www.youngcarers.net/

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