Emotional abuse

Emotional abuse can include name calling, being left out or ignored, being treated differently to others like your brothers or sisters, and being controlled. It's important to remember that emotional abuse is never your fault and it's not okay.

Female genital mutilation (FGM)

Female Genital Mutilation is when a girl's genitals are partly or entirely removed, cut, sewn or damaged.

Neglect

If you are not being kept safe, helped to go to school or do not have the things you need such as clean clothes, food or somewhere comfy to sleep, then this is neglect.

Physical abuse

If someone is hurting you on purpose, this is physical abuse. It can include hitting, kicking, punching and slapping.

Sexual abuse

Sexual abuse is when you are tricked, forced or pressured into taking part in any sexual activity.