Tom’s Story – The Rights Idea (YouTube)

A video about children’s rights when parents separate.

Mental health support for children & young people (YoungMinds)

YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.

Childline

Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything – online, on the phone, anytime.

Cafcass information for young people

Cafcass work with children and young people in family court cases. Their job is to make sure that you are safe and that your welfare is prioritised during court proceedings about you and your family.

They make sure that your voices are heard and that decisions are taken in your best interests. Their website has information for you to find out more about Cafcass and to see what happens when your family has to go to a family court. 

The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)

Do you feel like no one ever listens or cares about your opinions? Advocacy will help you to get your voice heard. Advocates can help you understand your rights, make informed decisions about your life and support you to speak up about things that matter to you.

Advocacy allows you to have your views, wishes and feelings heard when important decisions are being made that will affect your life.

You have a right to be listened to and have your views taken seriously. Sometimes, it can be difficult to express how you feel, and you may think that your voice isn’t getting heard. This is when you might need the support of a NYAS advocate.