Types of Abuse
If you are worried about a child, it can be hard to know what to do. Please click on the tabs below to find out more information and advice on the differing types of abuse, how to spot the signs and ultimately what you can do to keep children safe
NSPCC resources:
- Bullying & Cyberbullying https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/bullying-and-cyberbullying/
- Child sexual exploitation https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/child-sexual-exploitation/
- Child trafficking https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/child-trafficking/
- Criminal exploitation and gangs https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/gangs-criminal-exploitation/
- Domestic abuse https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/domestic-abuse/
- Emotional abuse https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/emotional-abuse/
- Female genital mutilation https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/
- Grooming https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/grooming/
- Neglect https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/neglect/
- Online abuse https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/online-abuse/
- Physical abuse https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/physical-abuse/
- Sexual abuse https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/child-sexual-abuse/
