Safeguarding children: reporting suspected abuse, neglect or harm

Are you worried that a child or young person is at risk?

There are some common signs that a young person may be at risk of harm, abuse or neglect. These could include:

unexplained changes in behaviour or personality
becoming withdrawn
seeming anxious
becoming uncharacteristically aggressive
lacks social skills and has few friends, if any
poor bond or relationship with a parent
knowledge of adult issues inappropriate for their age
running away or going missing
always choosing to wear clothes which cover their body

For more information about types of abuse and more signs of abuse visit the NSPCC webpages.

Sometimes these signs may not be obvious but if you feel there is something wrong make the call - don’t think 'what if I’m wrong', think 'what if I’m right'.

Your call can make the difference in keeping a child safe and you can share your concerns anonymously.

If they are in immediate danger call 999. If it’s not an emergency, call your local social services. Alternatively, you can call 101.

The contact information for social services is available via your local safeguarding boards.

Contact your local safeguarding board

Contact your local safeguarding board

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Bridgend County Borough Council

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Cardiff Council

Carmarthenshire County Council

Ceredigion County Council

City and County of Swansea

Conwy County Borough Council

Denbighshire County Council

Flintshire County Council

Gwynedd Council

Isle of Anglesey County Council

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Monmouthshire County Council

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Newport City Council

Pembrokeshire County Council

Powys County Council

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Torfaen County Borough Council

Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council

Wrexham County Borough Council

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