Advice and Support

A unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people. The Children's Legal Centre has many years of experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK.

Connexions Tyne and Wear is a confidential advice and support service for all 13-19 year olds (up to age 25 for young people with special needs). We can provide advice and guidance on a range of issues and topics that affect young people such as career choice, finding a job or training, help with money, relationships, problems at home, school, or work and much more. Call us FREE on 0800 073 8700 or visit our website.

Supporting best practice in working with families with disabled children.

The Forced Marriage Unit is a joint-initiative with the Home Office. Trained professionals offer confidential advice and assistance to those who have been forced into marriage overseas, are at risk of being forced into marriage or people worried about friends or relatives.

Parenting UK is the national organisation for people who work with parents. Our aim is to promote best practice in all parenting services.

Youthinformation.com is The National Youth Agency's online information toolkit for young people and all those working with them.