Safeguarding - Help and support

If you think a child, young person or adult is at immediate risk of significant harm you should call Essex Police on 999

How to report safeguarding concerns:

* An adult with care and support needs is defined as any person aged 18 or over who:

• Has needs for care and support
• Is experiencing, or is at risk of experiencing, abuse or neglect AND
• As a result of those needs is unable to protect themselves against the abuse, neglect or risk of it

If you would like to talk to someone in confidence:

• Call Childline on 0800 1111
• Call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000
• Call Silverline on 0800 470 8090

For more information and advice on...

Safeguarding Children see:

• Essex Safeguarding Children Board
• Essex Police
• NSPCC

The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, also known as Sarah's Law or Right to Ask,  has been introduced in Essex to provide parents, guardians and carers with information to help them safeguard their children's safety and welfare.  For further information or to request a disclosure, visit Essex Police - Registered child sex offender data: Sarah's Law (opens new window).

Safeguarding Adults see:

• Essex Safeguarding Adults Board
• Essex Police
• Essex County Council - Social Care Information

Internet Safety Advice see:

• Child Exploitation And Online Protection Centre (CEOP)
• Childnet International
• GOV.UK - Cyber Aware
• ThinkUKnow
• The Internet Watch Foundation

Support for Rape and Sexual Violence victims see:

• South Essex Rape and Incest Crisis Centre (SERICC)
• Synergy Essex - Essex Partnership of Rape Crisis Centres

Stalking and Harassment see:

• Victim Support
• Suzy Lamplugh Trust
• Essex police - stalking and harassment

Modern Slavery see:

• The Modern Slavery Helpline

Forced Marriage see:

• GOV.UK - Forced Marriage

Domestic Abuse see:

• Changing Pathways
• South Essex Domestic Abuse Hub