Children and Young People
We will…
- Listen if you want to talk
- Believe what you tell us
- Understand your situation
- Organise activities so you can have some fun
- Help your mum and keep her safe
- Give you and your mum a safe place to stay if you need it
We can
- Arrange confidential support at your school
- Help you work out difficult feelings and emotions
- Help you meet with other young people who have similar experiences
- Meet you as a one off, weekly, fortnightly or whatever is helpful
Here are some links you might find helpful
- Childline http://www.childline.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
- The Hideout – a website for young people made by young people who have experienced domestic abuse http://www.thehideout.org.uk/
- LGBT Youth Scotland www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
- CLAN Childlaw Centre www.clanchildlaw.org
- The Scottish Government website for young people http://voiceagainstviolence.org.uk/
Guidance and information on the law and your rights:
- The Scottish Child Law Centre – http://www.sclc.org.uk/
- Article 12 in Scotland – Human rights and Equality http://www.article12.org/
How to contact Edinburgh Women’s Aid
To talk to a friendly person who knows what you’re going through and can give you advice, call Edinburgh Women’s Aid on 0131 315 8116 or email us on info@edinwomensaid.co.uk
