Young people, cruelty and abuse

The Children's Society is campaigning for a change in the law to protect 16 and 17 year olds at risk of child cruelty. Currently, the 80-year-old law for child cruelty only protects children from neglect or ill-treatment until their 16th birthday. For further information visit www.childrenssociety.org.uk/news-and-blogs/press-releases/more-than-40000-older-teenagers-at-risk-of-child-cruelty.

The NSPCC and Cardiff University have published an information leaflet on neglect and emotional abuse in teenagers aged 13 to 18. To download the leaflet visit www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/research-and-resources/neglect-or-emotional-abuse-in-teenagers-core-info-leaflet.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has published a leaflet covering how domestic abuse affects children and young people, what the long-term effects are, and what can help. To download the leaflet visit www.rcpsych.ac.uk/healthadvice/parentsandyouthinfo/parentscarers/domesticviolence.aspx.