Effects Of Child Poverty | The Children's Society
We work so every child has a fair shot at happiness and we won't rest until we've created a society built for all children. The effects of child poverty are wide ranging. Poverty can affect young people's future aspirations, mental health, ability to form proper friendships.
Child sexual abuse and exploitation | The Children's Society
Child sexual exploitation (CSE) Child sexual exploitation is a type of sexual abuse when an adult tricks a child into performing sexual acts by offering them something. This might include gifts, drugs, money, status or even affection. Once they have gained the trust of the young person, they can then control them through violence or threats.
Children's Mental Health Statistics - The Children's Society
In the last three years, the likelihood of young people having a mental health problem has increased by 50%. Our Good Childhood Report 2022 shows that children's happiness continues to decline. Now, five children in a classroom of 30 are likely to have a mental health problem. Given the prevalence of mental health problems in children and young ...
Child Protection & Safeguarding | The Children's Society
Child protection and safeguarding means protecting children from abuse, and identifying and stopping abuse that might already be happening. Abuse of a child or young person under the age of 18 is defined as follows. Abuse is a deliberate act of ill-treatment that can harm or is likely to harm a child or young person’s safety, well-being and ...
Identity - The Children's Society
Identity. Identity can mean different things to different people. It might be about who you hang out with, what music you listen to, where you live or what ethnicity you are. Simply put – your identity is ‘who you are’. However, sometimes you can feel confused about your identity and this can cause feelings of isolation and loneliness.
ung people, and adults at risk is paramount to the work of The Children's Society. 2.2.2 All employees and volunteers have a responsibility t. safeguard and promote the well-being of children, young people, and adults at risk. They must read and understand this policy and procedure, be aware of their responsibili.
Children’s social care explained | The Children's Society
Aug 4, 2022 · Simply put, children’s social care refers to all forms of personal care for children and young people who need extra support. Good social care opens up opportunities and improves mental health. It has the power to change young people’s lives. Local authorities have a responsibility to ensure that children living in their area are safe and ...
What is county lines? - The Children's Society
County lines is a form of criminal exploitation. It is when criminals befriend children, either online of offline, and then manipulate them into drug dealing. The 'lines' refer to mobile phones that are used to control a young person who is delivering drugs, often to towns outside their home county. Here are some things you might not know about ...
Preventing child sexual exploitation - The Children's Society
Working with children at risk. Children at Risk of Exploitation (C.A.R.E.) works with young people aged 8-24 years who are at medium or high risk of exploitation. We provide one-to-one therapy sessions, group sessions and parental support. It’s for young people who can’t or don't feel able access any other exploitation service.
#LookCloser To Spot Exploitation | The Children's Society
Across the country, young people are being manipulated, sexually abused, forced to launder money and deal drugs. Exploitation isn't obvious. But it happens everywhere. And you can stop it. Get to know the signs of child exploitation and how to report it through our award-winning #LookCloser campaign with the British Transport Police and ...