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Boys as well as girls are victims of violence or coercion in relationships according to study of 10,000 children by the Youth Endowment Fund

One in five teenage children say they have been forced into sex with a partner, a major Government-backed survey has found.

Nearly half of children aged 13 to 17 who have been in a relationship said they had experienced violent or controlling behaviour from a partner, according to the research by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF), a Government-backed charity that advises ministers on measures to tackle violence.

Of those, 20 per cent said they had been pressured or forced into sexual activity against their will, while a similar proportion (19 per cent) said they had been physically assaulted, described as being hit, kicked or shoved.

One in six (17 per cent) said they had had explicit images or videos of themselves shared online without their consent, according to the survey of 10,000 teenagers.

Jon Yates, chief executive of the YEF, said that children’s online experience through social media had become like a “Wild West” where content containing violence against women and girls was being promoted to children.

“One in three teenage children say they’ve seen violence against women and girls actively promoted online, and that’s often in a quarter of the cases because the platform pushed it to them,” he said.

However, the survey also suggested that boys, just as much as girls, were victims of violence or coercion within relationships.

More than a quarter (27 per cent) of both girls and boys said they had been made to feel afraid to disagree with their partner, while a similar proportion (26 per cent) said their partner had made them feel scared to break up with them.

Mr Yates said there was a simple, cost-effective solution which involved providing guidance to children about how to handle relationships and spot any signs of abuse.

While three-quarters of teenage children received lessons on dating and relationships in the past year, fewer of them received practical advice on recognising or addressing unhealthy relationships.

“There is a proven solution and it is cheap,” said Mr Yates. “When youth workers go into schools and do sessions with teenage children to help them to understand the telltale signs and what to do about it, it doesn’t just make those kids feel a bit more confident.

“You can follow up and find it reduces levels of violence by 20 per cent. We know that this approach works. It costs 0.05 per cent of the education budget. That’s £35 million. It sounds like a lot of money. It’s not a lot of money.”

The survey found that 27 per cent of teenage children had been in a relationship over the past year. Of those, 49 per cent said they had experienced some form of violent or controlling behaviour.

Labour has pledged to cut violence against women and girls by half in a decade, based on crime survey data for domestic abuse, stalking and sexual assaults. One in four (27 per cent) women have experienced domestic abuse since age 16, and one in seven (13.9 per cent) of men.

Jess Phillips, the Home Office minister responsible for safeguarding, said: “All children deserve to grow up in a safe environment – so this survey showing that 49 per cent of teenagers have experienced some form of violent or controlling behaviour is heartbreaking and deeply concerning.

“We are committed to using every tool at our disposal to achieve our mission of halving violence against women and girls in a decade.

“Prevention and education are absolutely fundamental to our approach and we’re considering a range of actions to address teenage relationship abuse, including supporting our education system to teach children about respectful and healthy relationships and consent.”

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436,196 stalking and harassment offences were police recorded between April 2022 and March 2023. This equates to 40% of all VAWG offences.

1 in 5 stalking and harassment offences are recorded as “online”

Average age of victims is 35 years old

The average age of suspects is 35 years old 41,540 offences were committed against girls aged 10-17 between August 2022 and July 2023

93% of crimes involved contact sexual offences and sexual grooming, and 7% were in relation to offences of Indecent Imagery of Children (IIOC)

Where age was recorded, child sexual abuse and exploitation committed by children has increased to 55.6% of cases (Jan 23 - July 23) compared to 40% of cases in last year’s VAWG’s Strategic Risk Assessment and Progress Report

Average age of victims is 13 years old

Average age of suspects is 15 years old

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The big idea: why we should take teenage love more seriously

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Adolescent passions shape our future selves, and can be every bit as powerful – and perilous – as adult relationships

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Stalking victims to be told perpetrator’s identity, says Jess Phillips

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Tougher guidance in England and Wales will also prevent convicted stalkers from contacting victims while in prison

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Holly Newton’s mother reacts to new survey findings about coercive control in young relationships.

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Through advice, guidance and practical support we help young people develop the skills and knowledge to lead healthier, happier, safer and more resilient lifestyles. We give young people the confidence to make better informed choices and enable them to reach their full potential.

Take a Look at our Services below and the Groups & Activities pages for further details on the many ways you can get involved with 4YP.

If you'd like more information, please Us. via phone, email or social media.

What Does 4YP Offer?

Youth Work

4YP provides many services for young people designed by young people.

Our Young People's Workers and volunteers on hand with advice, guidance and support when you need it. You will be given a friendly welcome and the chance to talk through whatever's on your mind, ask questions about health and wellbeing and get involved in the activities on offer.

Our facilities for use by young people include a shower and kitchen. The cooking facilities are used to provide advice on healthy lifestyles and how to eat well on a budget. You can also pop in to use our computers and access the internet.

4YP runs various group sessions that provide opportunities to chill out, have fun, make friends, let off steam, chat and ask questions or even join us as a volunteer. There's always plenty to do and no two weeks are the same. What's on?

Access to short-term counselling (6-8 weeks) to provide emotional support is available via the counselling service at 4YP. Please visit our Counselling page for more details.

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Signposting and advice on a variety of mental health issues that young people face. You’re not along with how you feel, we are listening

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Teenage Mental Health | Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support

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Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Therapy

We at Teenage Mental Health are here to help both you and your child, we understand the toll poor mental health can take on young people and those caring for them.

We can work with you and your child to ensure positive outcomes for all through specialist child therapy

When you have a child that is ill you want help as soon as possible, often parents contacting us have been on a roller coaster of referrals and waiting lists which only adds to the stress for both the parent and child. To help support you and help you step off this roller coaster we ensure that a first appointment is made available to you within 48 hours of an enquiry, this appointment lasts 1 hour and is free of charge, with no obligation for ongoing treatment.

Meet the newest member of
the team, Womble - our white German Shepherd

We are delighted to introduce Womble our onsite therapy dog in training. He is a super fluffy, very friendly young chap who adores welcoming new people to the centre. But don't worry if you are afraid of dogs or have allergies, he is a good boy and does not meet and greet anyone that would find this difficult.
He's ready to meet you!

We offer training courses

We are now able to offer full training courses for both parents/carers and professionals.
Please click on the button below to visit our training website.

Free bookmarks?

We have a wide range of bookmarks available for both primary and secondary schools ages. The 6 topics on the bookmarks include bullying, anxiety, nervousness, intrusive thoughts, worried, and self harm. See full examples here.

These bookmarks are free of charge. If you would like to order some please use the contact form below.

For Mental Health Support in Ipswich & the surrounding areas please contact us using the details below or alternatively fill out the form and we'll ring you back to arrange an appointment.

Call: 01473 411324

Email:
reception@teenagementalhealth.co.uk

Postal Address:
31 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich IP4 1AQ

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Professional help

friendly staff

Need to talk? Whatever's on your mind, we can help. Even if you just need someone who understands or want advice for a friend.

The teams we work with help lots of people like teenagers in schools, parents of young children and mums with new born babies.

Health professionals

start messaging

Set-up a messaging service and support more people, more easily with the resources you already have.

You'll start conversations earlier, stop problems escalating and make connections where it's hard to reach.

I thought it would be awkward or embarrassing but it's actually not. Thanks for helping. ANONYMOUS USER

Happy with the quick and professional response and that my worries are being addressed and taken seriously. YOUNG PERSON, YEAR 10

I was struggling so much today but having someone at the end of a text that's willing to help is great. FIRST TIME PARENT

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I love being part of this service!
It's a valuable addition. STAFF FEEDBACK

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It's a great tool to provide a service to our client group in an accessible way. STAFF FEEDBACK

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We are excited to have this opportunity to engage with the young people in our area. STAFF FEEDBACK

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Parents are enjoying having this as an additional way to access advice. STAFF FEEDBACK

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We've had contacts from young people that would not have contacted us before. STAFF FEEDBACK

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Young people can 'park' a question, even out-of-hours, knowing it will be responded to appropriately. STAFF FEEDBACK

Confidential

and anonymous

It can be easier to say something difficult in a discrete message. Your conversation will be confidential, if a health professional is very concerned you're in danger, they may involve other services to help keep you safe.

Trusted

safe and secure

We work with teams across the UK so you will get help from health professionals near you. Staff share secure electronic records of conversations so you never have to repeat yourself and all teams follow strict confidentiality rules.

Convenient

helping everyone

Health professionals say setting-up a messaging service is a safe and manageable way for small teams to speak directly with lots of people. Messaging helps provide support at a time that suits everyone.

Need to talk?

how it works

We'll confirm receipt of your message immediately then you'll speak to a health professional who will listen, ask questions and support you. You only have to share what you feel comfortable with and you can ask questions too.

Most teams reply during normal office hours. If you message out-of-hours they'll reply when they're next in. You should always hear back from someone within 24 working hours at most.

If you need help in the meantime contact your doctor, visit a NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. If it is an emergency, dial 999 or visit A&E.

Your network provider will charge your usual rate for messages you send.

Start a chat

Health teams

set-up a service

We've been helping clinical teams set-up healthcare messaging services since 2012. As an NHS team we understand how to support you all the way. We will help you take the quickest route to setting-up a safe, secure and successful service so you can stay focused on providing high quality care.

"You have a great enthusiastic team of professional, experienced, supportive people"Zoe Warren, Professional Lead, School Nursing, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Supporting young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

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StayAlive | Essential suicide prevention for every day life

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The StayAlive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.

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A message for the boys from travel vlogger Craig | That Guy

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What can guys do to tackle male sexual entitlement? | That Guy

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What can you say to a mate to make a difference and stop him doing something he regrets?

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Speak up and don't be that guy who stays silent - #dontbethatguy

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The THAT GUY campaign is about supporting men to reflect on the way that guys act towards women and to know when to speak up and safely step in, to stop a mate going too

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Podcaster Innes Burns speaks to Graham Goulden, bystander intervention expert and retired cop, to find out how men can be part of the conversation around ending sexual harassment and violence towards women.

Graham Goulden - For thirty years he was a Scottish police officer specialising in criminal investigation, drug investigation, training, and crime prevention. Graham delivers bystander prevention training in different settings including high schools, bars and clubs, colleges and universities, and for sports teams.

Innes Burns - Host of the Untribal Politics podcast, Innes has been working with Hibs and Hearts to put rivalries aside to meet with men's violence prevention charity White Ribbon Scotland to discuss how the clubs can work together to encourage men to end violence against women.

SUPPORT
You can find advice and information on the Police Scotland website
Call Police Scotland on 101 or contact the Rape Crisis Scotland national helpline for free on 08088 01 03 02 (daily 5pm-12 midnight).
In an emergency always call 999.
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It can be hard to spot when your relationship might be unhealthy, “toxic”, or abusive but there are some red flags that you can look out for.

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If you’re concerned that your friend could be with someone who doesn’t treat them well, then here are some suggestions to help them.

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“It’s your fault, you upset me”, “it won’t happen again”, “it’s normal to be jealous, it just means I love you”. Heard any of these before?

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Gaslighting can describe a person trying to make someone question their own sense of reality by denying facts or trivialising the other person’s feelings.

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16-24 Know More - Suffolk Sexual Health Service

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Your journey with Suffolk Sexual Health Service begins with a conversation. Whatever your query or area of interest, we're here to help. From detailed enquiries about our diverse services to general information requests, our dedicated team is ready to assist you.

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Online Portal – Suffolk Sexual Health Service

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Online STI Test Kits are available to residents in Suffolk area. In the PHR you will be asked a series of questions to find out if you are eligible for ordering tests online.

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Register for our free monthly webinars and online group programmes (Power Hours) for young women aged 18 to 30, living in England and Wales.

Power Hours: Finding work

Connect with other young women looking for work and get expert support to help you figure out your next steps with your job search.
Why Attend

You'll connect in a friendly space with group of young women in a similar situation.

You'll learn from engaging speakers.

You'll break out into small groups to work on activities and share your own reflections, ideas and experiences to help others.

You'll be encouraged and supported to be yourself.

You'll come out with actions to support your work journey.

Money workshop with the Money Charity

Date Tuesday 10 September, 202412pm to 2pm

Young Women's Trust have teamed up with the Money Charity to run a 2hr money workshop. We will cover the following topics:

Understanding the financial challenges women face throughout their lives

Common money myths about women and money

How to build a positive relationship with money and boost confidence to make good financial decisions

Creating a spending plan (budget)

How to read a payslip

Credit, borrowing and credit scores

How to access support for debt

Keeping your money & identify safe

Savings and how to make your money go further

Organisations offering free, credible support

Reserve your space
How to write a great CV and make it stand out!

Date Thursday 26 September, 2024
Time 12pm to 1.30pm

Join some top recruiters as we look into what makes your CV stand out. This webinar will look at top tips and myths around creating a super CV.
Reserve your space
Power Hours: Making steps towards change at work

Feeling stuck at work? Connect with other young women in the same situation get expert support to help you figure out how to grow in your current role or move on.
Why Attend

You'll connect in a friendly space with group of young women in a similar situation.

You'll learn from engaging speakers.

You'll break out into small groups to work on activities and share your own reflections, ideas and experiences to help others.

You'll be encouraged and supported to be yourself.

You'll come out with actions to support your work journey.

Power Hours: Making steps towards change at work

Feeling stuck at work? Connect with other young women in the same situation get expert support to help you figure out how to grow in your current role or move on.
Why Attend

You'll connect in a friendly space with group of young women in a similar situation.

You'll learn from engaging speakers.

You'll break out into small groups to work on activities and share your own reflections, ideas and experiences to help others.

You'll be encouraged and supported to be yourself.

You'll come out with actions to support your work journey.

Your rights at work - wages and sick pay

Date Wednesday 30 October, 2024
Time 6pm to 7pm

Join the Trades Union Congress (TUC) for a webinar on understanding your pay and rights at work. Come along and learn about issues like the minimum wage, statutory sick pay, overtime and what sort of information should be on your payslip. We will be sharing resources that can help you explore and understand your pay entitlements at work.
Reserve your space
Money workshop with the Money Charity

Date Saturday 9 November, 202411pm to 1pm

Young Women's Trust have teamed up with the Money Charity to run a 2hr money workshop. We will cover the following topics:

Understanding the financial challenges women face throughout their lives

Common money myths about women and money

How to build a positive relationship with money and boost confidence to make good financial decisions

Creating a spending plan (budget)

How to read a payslip

Credit, borrowing and credit scores

How to access support for debt

Keeping your money & identify safe

Savings and how to make your money go further

Organisations offering free, credible support

Sign up to the Money Workshop 9th November
Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Join Katie-Marie from Glitter In the Grey for a session on Neurodiversity in the Workplace.
What You'll Learn

Understanding what it means to be neurodivergent and how this can present day to day in the workplace.

Tools and strategies to support yourself and neurodivergent individuals.

Challenges that neurodivergent women face in accessing and navigating work environments and how these can be made more inclusive.

Guidance on job applications, accessing workplace accommodations and applying for Access to Work.

Why Attend
Attending this webinar will equip you with knowledge on what neurodiversity is, highlighting the strengths and challenges associated with various neurotypes, including Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, and Dyslexia. Also, provide practical tools to support yourself and your neurodivergent colleagues effectively. You'll gain insights from Katie-Marie who is an ADHD Confidence Coach. You can learn more about her work on her website, Glitter in the Grey.
Reserve your space
Building resilience and wellbeing at work

Date Thursday 28 November, 2024
Time 6pm to 7pm

Join The Mix for a webinar all about building resilience when looking for work and when in work. Nikki will be sharing tips, practical strategies, signposts and resources that can support and strengthen your personal resilience in the workplace. We will cover what we mean by resilience, why resilience is so important and how to look after yourself in the workplace.
Reserve your space

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Join Young Women's Trust and our partners for free career, wellbeing and employability webinars and online events.

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This #PrideMonth it’s important to remember that abuse can happen to anybody. We’ve partnered with Loving Me to bring you brand new content on LoveRespect for LGBTQ+ people aged 18–24.  If you need advice, visit us at LoveRespect.co.uk. Love Respect is a Women's Aid website tailored for 14-24-year-olds to learn about unhealthy relationships and domestic abuse. (Link in bio) 🔗

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Sending nudes

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Young people may send naked or semi naked images or videos (nudes) of themselves for a variety of reasons.

This includes:

Flirting with someone they are interested in

Having fun with friends

For sexual enjoyment and intimacy as part of a relationship

To get positive comments from others because they have low body confidence

Being pressured from a friend or a partner

Being pressured to send a nude is never okay. Everyone has the right to say 'no' if someone asks them to them to do something they're not comfortable with.

If you've shared a picture of yourself (with the consent of the person you sent it to), you are never to blame for anything that happens after this.

If you are worried about a nude you've already sent, there are steps you can take to help the situation.

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Advice about how to respond if someone asks for a nude image and what to do if you've already sent one.

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Proud Connections Live Chat is here to provide online support for LGBT+ young people and the adults in their lives.
Are you LGBT+ or questioning your gender or sexuality and looking for someone to talk to? Are you supporting an LGBT+ young person and need information, advice or someone to chat to?
Chat to our youth workers on our Live Chat. Proud Connections Live Chat is available across the UK.

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Support for LGBT+ young people and the adults in their lives

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Proud Connections is The Proud Trust's bespoke one-to-one support for LGBT+ young people and the adults in their lives.

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School nursing

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If you think a child or young person is at risk of abuse, harm or neglect please call 0808 800 4005. This is a 24-hour service staffed by a team of professional people who will listen to your concerns and take appropriate action. For more information, including live web chat, please contact Customer First. Information can be found on the advice page.

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If you think a child or young person is at risk of abuse, harm or neglect please call 0808 800 4005. This is a 24-hour service staffed by a team of professional people who will listen to your concerns and take appropriate action. For more information, including live web chat, please contact Customer First. Information can be found on the advice page.

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All the info you need to spot unhealthy behaviour, and what to do about it.

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LoveRespect is a Women's Aid website that helps you to recognise the signs of an unhealthy relationship before they escalate.

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Costing our futures

New data released by Young Women's Trust shows the stark reality of the cost of living crisis. Young women earn £4,000 on average less a year than young men of the same age. They are more likely to be struggling in the cost-of-living crisis: in debt, struggling to afford the essentials and choosing between heating and eating.
Explore our research

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It's important to be aware of the laws surrounding sex and sexual consent in the UK.

The age of consent for sex in England is 16. This applies to everyone.

Anybody under the age of 13 is not legally capable of consenting to sexual activity. This is an offence under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Even if you think you are ready to have sex and you're under 13 years of age, the law will still regard this as non-consensual.

Consent is about giving permission for something to happen or an agreement to do something. Nobody has the right to make you go further than you want to.

You have every right to say no, at any point, whoever you're with. If you want to have sex but the other person doesn't, you must absolutely respect their feelings and stop.

No pressure, you both decide to do it and you both feel happy and safe while doing it.

Often this is when a person is not mentally or physically capable of choosing whether or not to engage in sexual behaviour.

For instance, if someone is drunk or high on drugs then that person cannot give consent. This means that even if someone seems eager to engage in sexual activity, doing so can legally be considered sexual assault or rape.

Take a look at this video to understand more about consent:
Have a look at this page for more information on sexual consent, the impact of alcohol and drugs on your decision making ability and how you can keep yourself safe.

how to get help

If you have any more questions on this area or would like to speak to somebody about this topic, have a look at the links or search for your local services in the blue box below. Alternatively you can always contact your school nurse.

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The Law And Consenting To Sex: Just The Facts | Health For Teens

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Sex can mean lots of different things. People who mention 'having sex' are often talking about having sexual intercourse, but not always.

Having sex isn't the only way people are intimate or sexual with each other. There are lots of things that someone might find intimate, like hugging, kissing or watching something sexual with someone else.

It's always important to talk about what you and someone else is comfortable with before deciding whether to keep going. Nobody has the right to pressure you or make you feel like you have to do something.

5 facts about consent:

Consent is more than just saying yes or no

Wanting to do something once doesn't mean you have to in the future

Consent applies to anything sexual, not just sexual intercourse

Being in a relationship doesn't mean you have to do what your partner wants

You can change your mind about what's happening any time

Understanding whether your partner consents can be confusing sometimes. But we've got advice to help:

Use their body language

Look at how your partner is behaving, ask yourself if they're smiling, enjoying themselves, nodding or looking at you. If someone doesn't look interested, is stressed, upset or is pulling away, then stop.

Talk about it

Ask questions, check how your partner is feelings and talk about what's happening. Remember that even if someone says yes, they've got the right to change their mind.

Accept how someone feels

If someone says no, isn't interested or doesn't feel ready, stop and accept how they feel. Asking over and over or making someone feel bad for not consenting means that you're pressuring them, which can be a form of abuse.

Think about their state of mind

Are they awake and sober? Someone who's drunk, passed out or asleep cannot give consent.

If you're not sure, stop

It's your responsibility to know if your partner is consenting, not theirs. If someone continues to do anything sexual without consent, that can be considered to be rape or sexual assault.

It's illegal to have sex or do sexual things with without full consent from everyone involved.

It can be a crime to engage in sexual activity with someone if:

they're not able to give or accept consent because they're drunk or they've taken drugs

you're not sure whether someone is consenting

they're worried about being hurt if they don't say yes

you're in a position of trust or power over the other person.

The age of consent is 16. This means that it's illegal to have sex with anyone who's under 16 years old. This is the same no matter what your sexuality or gender is.

It's important to remember that the law is there to protect children and young people, not punish them. If you're both aged 13-15 and you've consented to doing things, it's still against the law. But it's less likely that legal action would be taken.

It's never legal for someone to have any sexual contact with you if you're under 13. If that's happened, then we're here to support you.

When someone over 16 is having sex with someone under 16, they're also breaking the law. They may be arrested even if everyone has consented.

If someone does something sexual with you and you've not agreed to it freely, then that's sexual assault or rape.

Nobody has the right to do something sexual with another person without their consent. And it's their responsibility to make sure know if you're consenting. It's not your responsibility to say no, and what's happened isn't your fault.

However you're feeling, it can help to talk about it. And you can talk to Childline about anything.

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Communication is an important part of a healthy relationship, that includes being able to talk about sex or anything you'd like to do together.

You could talk about:

whether you feel ready

things that would make each other more comfortable

contraception

if you did something, where and how you'd feel comfortable.

Sex can be embarrassing to talk about sometimes. If you're not feeling comfortable talking about it, then it might be a sign that you're not ready.

It's never okay to make someone feel bad for not wanting to do something. But if everyone is feeling ready, then talking about things can help you to feel more confident.

Contraception helps stop pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Whether it's your first time or you're in a relationship, you should use contraception. There are lots of places to get contraception, including supermarkets, pharmacies and your doctor.

You can change your mind about having sex at any time. And that's okay.

You might feel pressure to keep going, especially if you've agreed before. But it's always okay to stop if something doesn't feel right or you change your mind.

It can be difficult to relax when you're worried about how you look or if you've experienced gender dysphoria.

It can help to:

talk to your partner about how you're feeling

take time each day to write down 3 things you like about yourself

think about ways you might feel more comfortable if you were intimate with someone else.

Building confidence can take time, but we've got advice to help.

There's no right or wrong way to have sex. And being intimate or sexually active isn't just about having sex.

Sex shouldn't be painful, even if it's the first time. If it is, then it's important to communicate with each other about what you feel comfortable with - it's different for everyone.
Get more support from Brook on having sex for the first time.

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It's normal to have lots of questions about sex, consent, or doing sexual things. However you're feeling, we've got advice to help.

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It can feel awkward talking to your child about sharing nudes and semi-nudes. We've got advice to help you understand the risks and support them if something makes them feel upset or worried.

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Campaigning for change

We fight to change laws to make society safer for children. Our Wild West Web campaign has pushed for new regulations through the Online Safety Bill to make sure websites, apps and games are safe for children to use. But the draft Bill doesn't go far enough to protect children.
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Let's talk about the difference between trauma bonding and healthy bonding! (I made a workbook that might be a good tool if you're healing from a breakup!)

I really want to talk about trauma bonding more because it influenced my life for a long time and it still does. It also has a huge effect on our mental health and our self-esteem. Trauma bonding involves just that - trauma. When we understand that we went through a trauma bond it gives us so many more tools to cope. It's not just a "bad relationship" where you give yourself a little bit of time and you'll be fine.

Trauma Bonding: A cycle of physical or emotional abuse that creates a strong attachment between an abused person and their abuser. Reinforced by periods of love and affection and then periods of devaluation and emotional abuse. (You can read more signs here)

Trauma bonding can happen in pretty much any relationship, whether it's with a partner or a family member. My experience was with a partner.

You have to completely unravel what you've come to associate with love.

I remember my ex asking me to go out on a date to Denny's. There, she told me she was in love with someone else, (who she had met at the Denny's we were currently at) and wanted to be with that person *right now* exclusively, but I was her *forever* and we were soulmates so if I could just wait for her while she explored the other relationship.... that would be awesome.

And she also needed new tires for her car so could I...?

And my response was not surprised and amounted to an "okay" while inside I wanted to die. After almost three years of ups and downs and more downs and so many crazy situations - I didn't have that much left inside to be surprised.

And I look back now and I can't even fathom how I got to that point. No one can.

When you're in a trauma-bond, it slowly erodes who you are.

You know that the situations you're in and the behavior you're accepting isn't okay but at the same time there are always "reasons" and extenuating circumstances and you tell yourself that it's different and it will get better.

It was the worst time in my life. It was so full of lies, gaslighting, and emotional and financial abuse and I stayed because of that trauma-bond.

Breaking that bond is so hard. I wish I'd been able to do it sooner. I remember thinking I'd given so much of myself, and endured so much, that leaving would make it all a waste. If I stayed and *fixed* it, all that pain would mean something and be worth it.

But I left, and now three years past it, I'm happy and in a loving relationship. Am I still affected? Yes. Does it get better? So much better.

Cut off contact - if you can. Learning how to unravel the trauma-bond is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. It was harder than learning how to manage my anxiety or depression.

There's no easy way to fix it or get over it. You have to learn what actual love looks like. You have to learn that boundaries are okay and normal. Relationships shouldn't be full of toxic ups and downs. You have to learn how to feel safe again.

That was one of the biggest hurdles I had when I started dating my wife. I was over-compensating for a lot of things. I thought if my relationship was absolutely different from a trauma-bond then that would make it healthy. Which led me to not talk about my feelings, guarding my heart too much, and hyper-independence that showed the world I didn't need or want anything from anyone.

I had to learn to find a happy and healthy balance. It's a struggle but if I can do it, you can do it too.

What's your experience with Trauma Bonding vs Healthy Bonding?

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Advice & support services for young people in the UK

Free & confidential support:

Childline (or call: 0800 1111)

The Mix (essential support for U25s)

Reproductive and Sexual Health

Sexwise

Marie Stopes UK (abortion care specialist)

NHS Sexual Health

Terrence Higgins Trust (UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity)

Find your nearest sexual health clinic (NHS)

FGM

National FGM Support Clinics

The Dahlia Project

Relationship & sexual violence helplines

Galop (LGBT+ anti-violence charity)

Survivors UK (for men, boys and non-binary survivors of sexual violence)

Women’s Aid

🤬 Crisis (England & Wales)

Respect (work with perpetrators, male victims, and young people)

Imkaan (contains a list of specialist by and for Black and Minoritised ending VAWG agencies).

Support for LGBTQIA+ people

Stonewall

Mermaids

Switchboard (LGBT+ helpline)

Online harms

Report Remove (support getting nudes removed from the internet)

Report Harmful Content

CEOP

Internet Watch Foundation

Revenge 🤬 Helpline (for over 18s)

Childline - how to block & report

Mental and physical health

Young Minds

MindOut (LGBTQ mental health service)

Beat eating disorders

Kooth

Online Sex and Relationships Education

AMAZE

Scarleteen

Fumble

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Chill Panda – Reducing anxiety and improving well being in Children through a fun gaming app

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Catch It Mental Health App Review | One Mind PsyberGuide

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Calm Harm is a free app to help teenagers manage the urge to self-harm. Available on Google Play & App Store.

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NHS organisations, Primary Care Networks, universities and local authorities can customise the free-to-download app to signpost local services and offer support to those who feel lonely or too ashamed to seek help.

Page contents (quick links)

Find reliable information and advice

The distrACT app is listed on the NHS Apps Library and won the British Medical Association 'Patient Information Award 2019' for wellbeing.

The app offers total privacy and can be used offline to:

find out about self-harm and suicidal thoughts

discover self-help techniques and safer alternatives to self-harms

explore the 'chill-zone' with links to resources that can make you feel better, such as films, books and online videos

access details about available services and support - all in one place

know what do do in a crisis or emergency

Users can feel safe and secure because no sign-up is required, and the app does not collect any personal data.

Provide support as an organisation

Any organisation (NHS, education, third sector or commercial) can use the distrACT app as a free resource to:

provide reassuring information about self-harm and suicidal thoughts

signpost available services and support - all in one place

make emergency contact details more easily available

enable people to choose services wisely so they can get the right care first time - especially when in a crisis

give people who feel suicidal access to information that aims to reduce the risk of them taking their own lives

Increase your reach and save on print and distribution costs if these are high.

Signpost local services

As a university or local area, you can customise the distrACT app to signpost local services and support services to give users more choice about where to go for help.

Below are examples of customised pages for the Bristol and Exeter areas:
Customise apps for your local area (PREMIUM) >
Feel reassured about the app's safety

The app has been developed by practising NHS health professionals and experts in self-harm support in line with our robust editorial standards.

Feedback and testimonials

"I'm blown away, it's brilliant. Thank you for helping restore my faith back into human kindness with this non-judgemental app."
User feedback via twitter (direct message)
"Self-harm often occurs at times of great psychological distress, so it's nice to see that there is help out there in the form of this new app. I like that it's sensitive, easy to navigate, and promotes emotional wellbeing no matter where you are in your journey."
( L.T., Public Contributor with personal experience of self-harm)
"I think the app can help people to understand why they're using self-injury and then they're better equipped to talk to someone in 'real life'. It's something that's discreet, private and you can access at any time and that's what people who contact our services tell us they want."
Naomi Salisbury, Director of UK charity Self-Injury Support
"The distrACT app is a safe alternative to put in people's hands. So if they're thinking about self-harm or have self-harmed they can have a resource at their fingertips."
Dr Dominique Thompson, Student Mental Health Expert and GP

Development partners

Partners in developing the app included:

Learn more

To find out more and arrange an informal chat to help you decide whether local customisation might be useful for your organisation, please email Knut Schroeder (Director, Expert Self Care) today - knut.schroeder@expertselfcare.com.

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What is consent?

Consent is giving permission for something to happen or an agreement to do something. Sexual consent means freely agreeing to sexual activity.

The age of consent for any form of sexual activity is 16, regardless of your gender or sexual orientation.

Sex should be fun and pleasurable for all people involved. It's good to discuss your likes, dislikes and what you are happy doing with a partner before you engage in any sexual activity.

Remember, you can withdraw consent at any time during sex if you want to stop. If you are unsure if someone is consenting then it's simple, just ask!

Sometimes people feel pressured into giving consent because they have been pestered, intimidated, or faced physical or emotional threats. Due to this, they are unable to consent, as consent needs to be given freely. If you are feeling pressured into giving consent, then the person is not respecting you.

It's OK to say no.

What does the law say?

Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, a person must have the freedom, capacity and choice to consent to sexual activity.

Freedom - means that they are not under pressure, whether physical or emotional, to have sex.

Capacity - if someone does not have the mental capacity, or are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Choice - they are able to say no if they wanted to.

Consent in action

If someone is not physically resisting or verbally refusing sexual contact, you can't assume that they are giving consent. You won't be 'ruining the mood' if you ask for consent, or ask what activity your partner would like to do, don't assume you know!

Here's what is and isn't considered consent.

If someone doesn't say no, that does not mean that they are saying yes.

Remember, if you are unsure, stop and ask.

If someone says no or tells you to stop, you must stop what you are doing or you will be breaking the law.

If someone is asleep, unconscious, drunk or high, they cannot give consent.

If someone consented to sex when they were awake and they have fallen asleep or passed out, you have to stop.

You have to get consent each and every time you engage in sexual activity, even if you have had sex with that person before!

Even if you are in a committed relationship, you still have the right to say no to sexual activity and have to give consent.

If you are too drunk or high to understand what is happening, you are unable to consent to any sexual activity.

Before you engage in any sexual activity, know what you want and don't want, this will make it easier for you to consent.

Proper consent is an enthusiastic yes, not an absence of no. Sex should be free from pressure and full of pleasure!

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NHS organisations, Primary Care Networks, universities and local authorities can customise the free-to-download app to signpost local services and offer support to those who feel lonely or too ashamed to seek help.

Page contents (quick links)

Find reliable information and advice

The distrACT app is listed on the NHS Apps Library and won the British Medical Association 'Patient Information Award 2019' for wellbeing.

The app offers total privacy and can be used offline to:

find out about self-harm and suicidal thoughts

discover self-help techniques and safer alternatives to self-harms

explore the 'chill-zone' with links to resources that can make you feel better, such as films, books and online videos

access details about available services and support - all in one place

know what do do in a crisis or emergency

Users can feel safe and secure because no sign-up is required, and the app does not collect any personal data.

Provide support as an organisation

Any organisation (NHS, education, third sector or commercial) can use the distrACT app as a free resource to:

provide reassuring information about self-harm and suicidal thoughts

signpost available services and support - all in one place

make emergency contact details more easily available

enable people to choose services wisely so they can get the right care first time - especially when in a crisis

give people who feel suicidal access to information that aims to reduce the risk of them taking their own lives

Increase your reach and save on print and distribution costs if these are high.

Signpost local services

As a university or local area, you can customise the distrACT app to signpost local services and support services to give users more choice about where to go for help.

Below are examples of customised pages for the Bristol and Exeter areas:
Customise apps for your local area (PREMIUM) >
Feel reassured about the app's safety

The app has been developed by practising NHS health professionals and experts in self-harm support in line with our robust editorial standards.

Feedback and testimonials

"I'm blown away, it's brilliant. Thank you for helping restore my faith back into human kindness with this non-judgemental app."
User feedback via twitter (direct message)
"Self-harm often occurs at times of great psychological distress, so it's nice to see that there is help out there in the form of this new app. I like that it's sensitive, easy to navigate, and promotes emotional wellbeing no matter where you are in your journey."
( L.T., Public Contributor with personal experience of self-harm)
"I think the app can help people to understand why they're using self-injury and then they're better equipped to talk to someone in 'real life'. It's something that's discreet, private and you can access at any time and that's what people who contact our services tell us they want."
Naomi Salisbury, Director of UK charity Self-Injury Support
"The distrACT app is a safe alternative to put in people's hands. So if they're thinking about self-harm or have self-harmed they can have a resource at their fingertips."
Dr Dominique Thompson, Student Mental Health Expert and GP

Development partners

Partners in developing the app included:

Learn more

To find out more and arrange an informal chat to help you decide whether local customisation might be useful for your organisation, please email Knut Schroeder (Director, Expert Self Care) today - knut.schroeder@expertselfcare.com.

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Improve and maintain your mental health

If you're struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, this simple mental health quiz can help. It generates a personalised plan based on the information you provide.

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Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Therapy

We at Teenage Mental Health are here to help both you and your child, we understand the toll poor mental health can take on young people and those caring for them.

We can work with you and your child to ensure positive outcomes for all through specialist child therapy

When you have a child that is ill you want help as soon as possible, often parents contacting us have been on a roller coaster of referrals and waiting lists which only adds to the stress for both the parent and child. To help support you and help you step off this roller coaster we ensure that a first appointment is made available to you within 48 hours of an enquiry, this appointment lasts 1 hour and is free of charge, with no obligation for ongoing treatment.

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We are delighted to introduce Womble our onsite therapy dog in training. He is a super fluffy, very friendly young chap who adores welcoming new people to the centre. But don't worry if you are afraid of dogs or have allergies, he is a good boy and does not meet and greet anyone that would find this difficult.
He's ready to meet you!

We offer training courses

We are now able to offer full training courses for both parents/carers and professionals.
Please click on the button below to visit our training website.

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We have a wide range of bookmarks available for both primary and secondary schools ages. The 6 topics on the bookmarks include bullying, anxiety, nervousness, intrusive thoughts, worried, and self harm. See full examples here.

These bookmarks are free of charge. If you would like to order some please use the contact form below.

For Mental Health Support in Ipswich & the surrounding areas please contact us using the details below or alternatively fill out the form and we'll ring you back to arrange an appointment.

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We are a UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn.

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Welcome to The Mix's Get Support section. Here you can visit our discussion boards, use our Group Chat Service and speak to our advisors.

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Essential support for under 25s

The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

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The Mix - Essential support for under 25s

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The Mix: 0808 808 4994 - Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs.

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Mental Health

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Find Help With How I'm Feeling | Advice For Young People

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Use our help finder if you're looking for tips and advice on how you are feeling or how to cope with something that's happened to you.

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Strut Safe offers a free UK wide phone service (0333 335 0026) from 19:00-03:00 Friday to Sunday to get people through the door

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All you need to know

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Information and advice for young people aged 11 to 18 about sex, relationships and the internet from CEOP Education at the National Crime Agency.

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Curious about sex, relationships, identity and more? Sex education for the digital age. Award-winning, registered youth charity in the UK.

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Advice & Information

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Sexual Health & Wellbeing - Brook - Fighting for healthy lives

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Brook is the only national charity to offer both clinical sexual health services, education & wellbeing services for young people, plus training & support for professionals.

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For those who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse

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Galop works with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK

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Essential support for under 25s

The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

Featured

The Mix. Registered charity number: 1048995

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Welcome to The Mix, offering essential support for under 25s.

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Welcome to The Mix, the online guide to life for young people in the UK.

Your Voices is a community-focused section of The Mix where you can share stories about your experiences on a specific issue. Upload your own videos, images, blog posts, and playlists to Your Voices and share them with your friends.

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The Mix: 0808 808 4994 - Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs.

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Simple techniques to support you when you feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious

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5 minutes Mountain Meditation for Children (teens) and Adults - Unanimated

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Simple techniques to support you when you feel overwhelmed, stressed or anxious

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Looking after you

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Emotions and why we need to manage them ...

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Emotions and why we need to manage them ...

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Alfred & Shadow - A short story about emotions (education psychology health animation)

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How can we support you?

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Restore Young Persons Project

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This digital leaflet was created in collaboration with West Suffolk College, put together by a journalism student as part of her final project. The story is a true story.
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