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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Tess Reidy

YOU WONT BELIEVE: What if i m wrong what stops people reporting suspected child abuse | Mind Blowing Facts

Female student consoling depressed teenage boy resting head on desk in classroom
It’s important that adults feel able to report any concerns they may have. Photograph: Maskot/Getty Images

Reporting suspected child abuse can feel like a huge step – and one that people can often be hesitant to make. What if you’re wrong or just overreacting? But, then again, what if you’re not wrong? You may be the only person who can stand up for a child in that situation.

When situations become dangerous, interventions from the NSPCC can make a critical difference to a child’s future. When things are less serious, it can help start the process for parents and carers to get the support they need.

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