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Life Issues

Abuse
Abuse can occur in different forms, it can be emotional, physical or sexual. Abuse is not always by strangers; the majority of children being abused will know their abuser, which can include parents or other family members, teachers or family friends. If you are being abused or know someone who is, free, confidential advice is available from the following sources.
Arts and Culture
The Arts can involve dance, drama, music, film and photography, visual arts and crafts and street entertainment. See the contacts below for more information on how you can get involved.
Bullying
Are you being bullied? Are you a bully? See what you can do..
Discrimination
Discrimination is evident in many different forms; for example, you may be discriminated against because of your race, religion, disability, sex or even because you are a young person. If you would like information about types of discrimination or advice on how to deal with this, use the contacts and links below.

Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking
Use of drugs and alcohol can easily get out of control for lots of people. Its important you know the facts. For information on everything from the effect on your health to the legal implications use the contacts of links below.
Education, Learning and Employment
For all of your issues and concerns regarding the transition between school or college and employment.
Exams
If you have SATs or GCSEs coming up then this area is for you.
Health
We are living in a body-obsessed age and it can be tricky finding the information and advice you need. Read on about living a more healthy life.
Homework
Homework helps you to understand what you learn at school and will prepare you for dealing with coursework and revising for exams
Housing and Homelessness
For advice and information relating to finding a property, renting, buying, landlords and issues relating to homelessness use the contacts and links detailed below.
Leisure Time
Are you board and can not think of anything to do in your spare time? For ideas use the contacts or click on the links below.
Money
For information and advice on managing your money, banking, applying for loans, credit cards, saving accounts and debt (including how to avoid it and what to do if your find yourself in debt),
Relationships
Relationships can be with a boy or girl, friends or family. The following contacts and links aim to give information and advice on all aspects of relationships including getting together and breaking up with partners, sexual health and coping with bereavement.
Sexual Health
Sex is a big thing for anyone, you owe it to yourself to find out as much as you can before you take the big step. For confedential information and advice on sexual health and contraception use the contacts and links below.
Your Rights
Children and young people are entitled to their rights, just as adults are. To find out what your rights are as citizens use the contacts and links below.
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