Protecting Children from Harm
 Do you know of a child or young person who is being abused or neglected?
- Are you a young person who is being abused?
Tell someone
If you suspect that a child is being harmed
- Contact the children's services duty social worker on 020 7525 1921
- Call the local police. Find your local police station, and its phone number.
- In an emergency, after 5pm and at weekends or on bank holidays, you can contact the out of hours social worker on 020 7525 5000
Not sure if it is abuse? Read our page about keeping children and young people safe.
Southwark safeguarding children board (SSCB)
Southwark safeguarding children board oversees work in Southwark to keep children and young people safe from harm.
The Board does not provide direct services but has a statutory duty to make sure services are effective and work together. To find out more link to our children's safeguarding pages.
Useful Links
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
24-hour freephone service for adults, children or young people for advice or to give details about a child who may be at risk.
Tel: 0808 800 5000
 www.nspcc.org.uk
ChildLine
24-hour freephone for children and young people who need advice
Tel: 0800 1111
www.childline.org.uk
Parentline Plus
A freephone advice line for parents.
Tel: 0808 8000 2222
www.parentlineplus.org.uk |
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