Everyone has the right to be and feel safe
Home might be a scary place to be. There might be shouting and crying, you might see your mum being really upset, or maybe you see scary and bad things happening, and people you love getting hurt. Maybe these scary and bad things happen to you and your brothers and sisters too.
Even if the person who is doing these things doesn’t live with you and your mum, or you’re not in the room when they happen, they can still feel really confusing, and really scary. You might feel lonely, angry or worried about your mum, your brothers and sisters, and yourself. It’s important to know that what’s happening isn’t your fault, and that there are adults out there who understand and might be able to help you and your mum and keep you safe.
If this is happening in your family, remember that you are not alone. Domestic abuse happens in many families and there are people that can help you and your family. Everyone has the right to be and feel safe.
If abuse is at happening at home, you probably want it to stop but you might not be sure what you can do. The first thing is to tell someone what is going on. You might be able to talk to the person who is being hurt. If not, you could try talking to a teacher, a neighbour, a friend or a friend’s parent, for example.
Remember, domestic abuse is not your fault. You won’t get into trouble for telling someone.
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