Find information and advice
Do you sometimes feel frightened, intimidated or controlled by your partner? Or do you constantly have to watch your behaviour in case they get angry? If so you're probably being abused. Controlling, abusive or violent behaviour is never OK in a relationship. You should feel safe, loved and fr…
Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help. If you're worried someone might see you have been on this page, find out how to cover your tracks online. Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse, includes physical, emotional and …
External Links Violence can happen in teenage relationships, so make sure you know the signs and can help your child. Abuse in relationships - including those between teenagers - can happen to men and boys, but it's much more likely to happen to women and girls. It also happens in same-sex relat…
External Links The chances of your child being harmed by an adult are very small. But there are still steps you can take to protect them. People who abuse children can come from all walks of life, and all ages, classes and professions. They can also be women. Often, victims of child abuse know…
External Links Anybody can experience domestic abuse. Find out how to recognise the signs. If you're worried someone might see you have been on this page, find out how to cover your tracks online . Anybody can be affected by domestic abuse and anybody can be an abuser. "Domestic violence is ve…
External Links One in 20 children in the UK will experience child sexual abuse. Here are the signs to be aware of and what to do if you suspect a child is being sexually abused. What is child sexual abuse? Child sexual abuse is illegal in the UK and covers a range of sexual activities, including:…
Downloads and Links How to contact your Early Help Hub To request a Early Help service, you can complete an Early Help Assessment Part 1 form (see in Downloads and Links section) and return it by secure email or post. The screening teams in Early Help services respond to requests for a service abo…
Who are the Youth Voice and Influence Service? The Youth Voice and Influence Service are a team of professionally qualified youth and community workers. They all have a passion for actively listening to young residents’ voice. What is Youth Voice & Influence? By Youth Voice & Influence we mean l…
Masking To mask or to camouflage are words used to describe children and young people who are trying to hide parts of themselves. They often do this as a way of fitting in. Masking may involve hiding certain behaviours. Behaviours the person finds comfort in, but fear others would think are wei…
Sheffield Libraries offer a range of activities and events throughout the year. For children and young people they run autism friendly sessions. For adults they have a visually impaired reading group. All of the children’s activities that they host are inclusive and suitable for children of al…