How to identify and report child abuse, help for people who were abused as a chuld, information on the child protection plan, if you have been accused of child abuse and more.

Information on what abuse means, what you can do to stop it, and who can help you.

If you were abused as a child it may take many years before you remember what happened. But support is always there when you need it.

Some people may suffer anxiety and distress because of earlier abuse as a child. Explains ways to cope, what help is available and where to find further support.

This page explains the law on child abuse, the different forms of abuse and what to do if you are concerned about a child.

Find out what child abuse is, how to spot the signs, who is affected and what you should do if you're worried about a child. 

Explains how make a report if you are worried that a child or young person is at risk of abuse. 

Explains what Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is,  how it is carried out and why, how the law protects women from FGM, and what help you can get if you have been a victim of FGM. It also includes video of women's experience with FGM and downloadable leaflets in different languages. 

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is when part or all of a girl or young woman's genitals are removed or injured for non-medical reasons. It's sometimes called ‘female genital cutting’ or ‘female circumcision’. Some communities use local names for referring to FGM, for example ‘sunna’. This information explains if you think you are at risk of FGM or if you are worried about someone you know. It also explains how to apply for a protection order. 

This information explains who can apply for a FGM protection order, where you can apply for one, how much the order costs, and what to do if the conditions in the order aren't followed.