Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service any time, day or night, when you can talk about anything.
Anyone under 19 with any issue they’re going through, whatever their worry, whenever they need help, Childline is here for them, online or on the phone.
Whether it’s something big or small, trained counsellors are there to support them.
Childline explained the following signs:
What is child abuse?
. Breaking down the self-confidence of a child. Not listening to a child. Not taking proper care of a child – for example, not cleaning or feeding a child. Forcing a child to touch your private parts. Not giving love to a child. Verbally abusing a child. Neglecting a child’s medical needs. Manipulating a child . Engaging in any sexual behaviour (looking, showing or touching) with a child to meet your interest or sexual needs.. Do not use your child as a punching bag to vent your frustration.. Leaving a child alone, without supervision.. Neglecting a child’s educational needs
Remember to keep telling until someone believes you and takes action to protect you.
Contact Childline toll-free number on 080 005555. Free from Vodacom, MTN and Cell C networks and all Telkom landlines.
Online counselling: You may chat to an online counsellor on the Childline website, www.childlinesa.org.z, or via email olcadmin@childlinesa.org.za
What happens when you contact Childline?
. Make contact with Childline using the ways we just described.. Anything you tell remains private and confidential, unless you need further help or they feel you or someone you know is in danger.. Don’t bottle your feelings... when you speak to Childline you can let them out, be it happy, sad, anger or excitement.. It is never too late to get help.. Remember, when you feel that nobody understands, Childline listens.
