Raising a concern and safeguarding information

How to raise a concern about a child or adult. Report a hate crime or community tensions in your local area. Find support for safeguarding issues, such as domestic and sexual violence and abuse, radicalisation and extremism and digital safety.

Need help or support?

If you are worried about yourself or someone else, you do not have to deal with it alone. Support services can listen, help you understand your options and support you to stay safe.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999. If you cannot speak, stay on the line and press 55 when prompted.

Website: National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Phone: 0808 2000 247
Website: Modern slavery helpline

Phone: 08000 121 700
Website: British Transport Police

Text: 61016 (for incidents on trains, railway stations, the Tube or trams)

Phone: 0800 40 50 40 (non-emergency)
Website: Change Grow Live

Phone: 08000 121 700
Website: Samaritans

Phone: 116 123
Website: Report fraud

Phone: 0300 123 2040
Website: Childline (for anyone under 19)

Phone: 0800 1111
Website: Shelter

Phone: 0808 800 4444
Website: Missing people

Phone: 116 000
Share concerns anonymously

Website: Crimestoppers

Website: Fearless (aimed at young people aged 11 to 18 years old)

Phone: 0800 555 111
Website: Rape Crisis

Phone: 0808 500 2222

Concerns about the safety of a child or young person

If you are worried about the safety of a child or young person, you can raise a concern.

Raise a concern about a child

Raise a concern about an adult

If you are worried about the safety of an adult, you can raise a concern.

Raise a concern about an adult

Domestic and sexual violence and abuse

If you have concerns about domestic and sexual violence and abuse and you wish to access support for yourself or others please see the information on the West Sussex County Council website.