If you have any concerns about possible abuse, it must be reported by calling 01275 888 808. If a child or young person is in immediate danger, please dial 999 and ask for police assistance.
Support for children and young people affected by domestic abuse
Support for children
Living with domestic abuse can have an impact upon children but, with the right help, they can recover. If you are concerned about your child, you have a number of options.
Talk to a professional
Talk to a health visitor, school staff, GP or other professional. Ask them about early help, phone 01934 426 329 or email EarlyHelp.AssessmentFeedback@n-somerset.gov.uk for an early help assessment in order to find out what support you could receive.
My Kids and Me
Find out about My Kids and Me – a groupwork course for mothers about parenting after domestic abuse. Find out about this course by calling the DAFFS line 0800 694 or, if you are a father, for some advice.
Download our booklet
You can download our talking to children about domestic abuse booklet for tips and advice about what to say.
North Somerset Online Directory
You can visit North Somerset Council’s online directory for information about support, activities and groups across the area.
Young Victims Service
If the child or young person you are concerned about is aged five to 18 (or 25 if they have additional needs), find out about the support that the Young Victims’ Service can provide.
Wanted not Wasted - Bournville
If you live in the Bournville area of Weston super Mare you could find out about Wanted Not Wasted – they offer drop-ins, mentoring and more.
Young carers
If your child is having to take on caring responsibilities for an adult, find out about support for Young Carers.
Support for young people
If you are under 18 you can call ChildLine on 0800 1111 or the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. You can also text the NSPCC on 88858.
Abusive behaviour can also happen in teenage relationships and is also likely to be unrecognised. Young people can also face the same types of abusive behaviour as adults.
SafeLives reported that people aged 16 to 19 experience the highest rates of domestic abuse, and those high rates also occurred for people under 16.
Love Respect is aimed at 16 to 25-year-olds to show what is and isn’t a healthy relationship. They offer advice and support for young people who may be experiencing domestic abuse.