What can YOU do?

Take appropriate action. If you think a child is in immediate danger call the police on 999 or call your local social services child protection team.

If you have any worries at all then call the Stop it Now! free confidential 0808 1000 900 helpline for advice, support and information.

There are simple steps you can take to protect a child. If you have doubts about a person spending time with children don't allow them to be alone with them; don't force children to kiss or hug people they don't want to - there may be a good reason for their reluctance; if a child doesn't want to spend time with a particular person ask why; tell children it is OK to say no or to ask for help if someone hurts them or makes them feel scared.

Forming open, honest and caring relationshuips with children is the best way to protect them. If they know they can come to you if they have a problem there is a greater chance they will be able to tell you their fears.

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Call the Stop it Now! FREEPHONE CONFIDENTIAL 0808 1000 900 helpline for advice, support and information. 

Confidentiality Statement
Our telephone Helpline offers a confidential service for people seeking advice and support.  This means that when contacting us you do not have to give any identifying information such as address, telephone number or last name. 

However if you do give us identifying information and we are concerned that a child is at risk or a criminal offence has been committed which the police may not be aware of, we will have to pass on that information to the appropriate agencies. 

We also offer a confidential e-mail service, help@stopitnow.org.uk, on which you can contact us.  Your e-mail address will not be displayed.