Information for Children and Young People
This page has lots of information for children and young people about how to keep safe. There are lots of useful links below for you to read. Don't forget to let us know what you think of our website - we want to hear your views. If you have any suggestions or feedback on our website please email childprotection@pkc.gov.uk
Feel safe
All children have the right to be kept safe from harm. If you are worried about something, and not sure what to do, there are lots of people who can help. You could talk to someone in your family who you trust, or to a teacher, a social worker, the Police, or you could call Childline on 0800 11 11.
There are various things that we can all do to help you. We can listen to you, and give you information on how to deal with your concern.
In some cases, if it is right for your own situation, we can take these steps: we can carry out a Child Protection Investigation [pdf 346KB], hold a Child Protection Conference [pdf 449KB] or hold a Children's Hearing.
The most important thing is, if you are worried about something and don’t feel safe, please tell someone who can help you.
Be safe – quiz
Here is a quiz that gives some information that can help keep you safe. It’s easy to do, quick and hopefully useful to you – have a go!
How to contact us
Here at Perth & Kinross Council there are people who can help you. If you would like to speak to us, please call us on 01738 476768 or email us on childprotection@pkc.gov.uk.
A colourful poster [pdf 477KB] and an information card [pdf 502KB] are available with information about how to get help if you need it.
You can download a copy from this page:
- poster [pdf 477KB]
- information card [pdf 502KB]
If you would like a copy sent to you, please email us at childprotection@pkc.gov.uk.
Links
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Don't Hide It - Designed by Childline this site has tonnes of useful information for children and real life accounts.
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Young Scot - Find out the news and what's going on in your local area
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Children 1st - One of Scotland's leading Children's Charities
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Childline - A free helpline for children and young people
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Barnardos - Website contains lots of information on their projects to support children, young people and carers across Scotland
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Think U Know - Lots of advice about keeping yourself safe on-line
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Kidscape Antibullying - Excellent website with lots of advice for young people, parents and teachers on dealing with bullying
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Tayside Police Family Protection Unit - Information on the specially trained officers who investigate abuse
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Children's Reporter - Information for children and young people about Children's Hearings
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The Children's Charter -
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there4me - If you're between 12-16 years old NSPCC have a website where you can get confidential advice if you are worried about any issues such as abuse, bullying, exams, drugs or self harm. There is also a message board for you to ask other young people what they think, or give them advice.
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Childline - Whatever your worry it's better out than in. You can talk to us about anything!
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Action for Children - Provides support for children and young people in order for them to achieve their full potential
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Cool 2 Talk - Health information and anonymous, confidential health advice for young people
