Briefing for Young People; June 2015

‘Say Something’: New service for young people to report sexual exploitation

Go-live date: 1st July 2015

Recipients Young People

Purpose of briefingTo inform you of a new national service which aims to raise awareness amongst young people of the risks and dangers of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and provide advice on how to keep safe and where to seek support. The new service will provide young people with a way to share worries about CSE through a free, 24/7, anonymous helpline.

This service will not replace existing helpline(s) or support but hopefully creates another way for young people to speak out about any worries they may have about themselves or their friends.

The service The helpline will create a space for young people to share any worries they have about themselves or their friends and will provide support to help you keep safe. The helpline is provided by a national charity with lots of experience in supporting young people.

As well as the helpline, there are a number of resources to help raise awareness about safe and healthy relationships available on the website below. Website www.stop-cse.org/saysomething

‘Say Something’ helpline:

Call or Text 116000

Facebook: /SaySomething

Twitter: @SaySomethingIf

What can you need do?

Share this campaign in your local area, through your school, youth groups and follow us on Facebook & Twitter to get the word out and raise other young people’s awareness

If you have concerns about yourself or a friend then Call or Text 116 000 to talk to someone who can support you