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ChildLine--the first twelve years
1ChildLine, Royal Mail Building, Studd Street, London N1 0QW, UK. hharrison@childline.org.uk
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ChildLine provided crucial support to children and young people for 12 years, addressing key issues identified by callers. This article reviews their services and offers resources for further information on child welfare concerns.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Social Work
- Criminology
Background:
- ChildLine is a vital service offering support and guidance to children and young people.
- Understanding the historical impact and scope of such services is crucial for child welfare research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a historical overview of ChildLine's operations during its initial 12 years.
- To reference key issues identified by children and young people accessing the service.
- To offer pathways to more detailed information on child-identified concerns.
Main Methods:
- A review of ChildLine's work over its first 12 years.
- Identification of recurring themes and issues reported by callers.
- Compilation of references for further study.
Main Results:
- ChildLine addressed a wide range of issues critical to children and young people.
- The service provided a confidential space for callers to discuss their concerns.
- The article serves as a gateway to deeper understanding of child-reported issues.
Conclusions:
- ChildLine's early years established a significant precedent in child support services.
- The identified issues highlight persistent challenges faced by youth.
- Further research into these areas is warranted to improve child protection and well-being.
Abstract:
This brief article aims to give a history and overview of ChildLine's work in the first 12 years of its existence and to provide references to more detailed information on a range of issues that children and young people themselves have identified as important. All callers' names and identifying details have been changed to preserve confidentiality.