This leaflet is produced by Wandsworth Safeguarding Children and Young People Board (WSCB). The leaflet provides useful information on where to go for help. The leaflet contains advice on what to do if you are worried about a child or young person who may be…
Challenging and eradicating child sexual exploitation requires a clear strategy and a co-ordinated multi-agency response, to be successful. The strategy is for professionals working with families in Wandsworth. Sexual exploitation can incorporate: sexual; physical; and emotional…
Running away is when a child or young person chooses to leave home or care without permission. The majority of young people who run away from home do so to avoid what's going on in their personal circumstances and usually see…
A young carer is someone up to the age of 18 who cares for a family member or friend with an illness, disability, mental health condition or addiction without being paid. A young adult carer is an unpaid carer who is aged up to 25 years…
Young minds parents' information service, provides advice through a helpline. The helpline is dedicated to helping anyone who has concerns about a child or young person's mental health or emotional wellbeing. This service is for parents/carers or anyone who may have concerns about a child…
Guardrails is an early intervention project that supports families, parents and young people through the toughest times from the ages of birth to 19 years old. We provide services to parents, families and young people and working alongside social services in the following areas: …
The Youth Offending Team (YOT) work with young people predominantly aged 10-18 years living in Wandsworth who have been, or are at risk of, getting into trouble with the police; who are on bail or remanded in custody; or who have received a court order…
