If you are worried about a child, it can be hard to know what to do. Please click on the tabs below to find out more information and advice on the differing types of abuse, how to spot the signs and ultimately what you can do to keep children safe.
NSPCC resources
Bullying and cyberbullying
Advice for parents and carers to help keep children safe from bullying, wherever it happens.
Child sexual exploitation
If you’re worried about sexual exploitation, we have information and advice to protect and help children and young people.
Child trafficking
Child trafficking and modern slavery are child abuse. We’ve got advice to help you spot the signs and report your concerns.
Criminal exploitation and gangs
We have advice about how to spot the signs of criminal exploitation and involvement in gangs and about what support is available for children and young people.
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is any type of controlling, bullying, threatening or violent behaviour between people who are or have been in a relationship. We have resources that could help you.
Emotional abuse
Explore our guide on identifying emotional abuse, its impact, and steps for reporting. Get the support you need to protect children from harm.
Female genital mutilation (FGM)
Female genital mutilation is illegal. We’ve got advice to help you keep children and young people safe.
Grooming
Children and young people can be groomed online or in the real world, by a stranger or by someone they know. If you’re worried about a child, we have advice to help.
Neglect
Discover our advice on identifying and responding to child neglect. Understand signs, impacts, and ways to support or report to safeguard children.
Physical abuse
If you’re worried about physical abuse, we have information and advice to help you feel confident in taking the next steps to keep children and young people safe.
Sexual abuse
If you’re worried about sexual abuse, or signs of possible sexual abuse, we have information and advice to help you.
