Child Abuse: How you can help if you think a child is being harmed
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Take action straight away if you think a child you know is being abused.
It is important to stop the abuse as soon as possible to prevent the worsening of a child’s health and well being, and possibly, as in extreme cases, even a child’s death.
For details about who to contact to report child abuse please see below.
Who to contact
Social Services
Social Services on 273 4855 (0114) ask to speak to the Duty Social Worker for Children and Families.
NB: Social Services can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Council First Stop Reception
Call, in person, at the Council First Stop Reception, Howden House, Union Street, Sheffield S1 2SH from 8.45 am - 5.15 pm Monday to Friday (4.45 pm on Fridays).
Police
Contact the Police by telephoning 220 2020 (0114).
Other Health Professionals
You can also contact other health professionals such as Doctors, health visitors, teachers or the NSPCC can advise you and put you in touch with a Social Worker or Police Officer, or can pass on information on your behalf.
Remember, the longer abuse goes on the longer it will take for a child to recover. Sometimes abuse gets worse over time if nothing is done and the child suffers increasingly serious harm.
Children are dependent on others for their survival and have a right to be protected and have someone who will act on their behalf.
Useful Links
Learn more about warning signs of abuse, types of abuse.
Access other helpful information and useful links.
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