About the ERSCP
Here are Ruby, Alex and Patrick explaining more about the ERSCP:
Working Together to Safeguard Children
The Department for Education has produced a children and young people's illustrated guide to the statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children.
This guide is accompanied by a short animation for children and young people which explains how people who help, support and protect them work together and what they can expect when they need help.
Abuse and neglect
Child abuse is when anyone under 18 is being harmed or isn't being looked after properly. Sometimes a child or young person can be abused by a stranger or by another young person, but usually they know the person who is hurting them or making them do things that they should not. They can be abused anywhere, at home, at school, a local sport centre, or after school club. Sometimes someone else knows what is happening, but they don't stop it. This is wrong too. Remember, it is never your choice and never your fault for being abused. Child abuse is never right.
There are four main types of abuse:
- physical
- sexual
- emotional
- neglect.
If you, or someone you know is being abused then you can tell someone who can help.
More information about domestic abuse is available on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s website:
Domestic abuse - support for children and young people (external website)
If you are worried about your safety
If you or someone you know is being hurt, or being treated in a way that makes you feel scared or unsafe, or you feel very alone or unhappy, please tell someone about it so they can try to help you. No matter what someone has told you, if someone is hurting you, it is not your fault. No one has the right to do things to you that you don't like. If you speak out about it, there are people who will listen to you and help you. You won't be judged - people just want to help.
Talk
To your teacher, your parents or carers, your local doctor or nurse.
Call
All calls are free and confidential.
Call
Remember
If you are in immediate danger, you should call the police on 999.
Useful links and downloads
Mental health advice and counselling service
The East Riding counselling unit provides information on issues affecting young people. It is a free confidential counselling service for young people, aged 13-25 years:
Mental health advice on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council website
