Where Do I go for help?
If you are being sexually abused it is important that you try and tell somebody as soon as possible. We know that it can be difficult and that it takes great courage but there are people that can help you.
If you are unsure or scared and don’t know what to do, you can ring ChildLine ( 0800 1111) and talk it through with them first. If you don’t give your name or number you could talk about it with someone, which may help you decide what you want to do next.
If you are feeling too afraid to speak to someone and you can get to use a computer you could e-mail the Cornwall Rape And Sexual Abuse Centre. This may help you to start the process of telling someone what is happening to you. A specially trained counsellor will e-mail you back and talk to you about how you are feeling. This might help you decide what to do next.
If you are under 18, and tell us that you, or someone you know is being or has been sexually abused or raped, we may have to share this information with Social Services, who will then help you get the support you need.
You can find more information here about who you can turn to if you decide that you want to tell someone.