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Benefits and Earning
You can get benefits and other financial support if you’re eligible
Child Sexual Exploitation
Child sexual exploitation is a form of child abuse where an adult targets a vulnerable child, often during their teenage years, to sexual abuse them
Cyberbullying
Using digital devices and mobile phones to hurt, annoy or harass people is bullying. Learn how to use digital devices safely and supportively.
Digital services from Oxfordshire's libraries
Find out more about the digital and distanced services provided by the Oxfordshire Library Service
Discrimination
The law provides protection against discrimination
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is when someone is being hurt or victimised by their partner. It is a crime.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is when a girl’s genitals (private parts) are cut. This is illegal in the UK.
Homeless
Information for young people in Oxfordshire worried about homelessness
Honour based abuse
Honour based abuse is illegal in the UK and a serious crime.
Job seeking and work safety
Think safety, whether you are at work, doing work experience, or seeking work
Learning at Home
Most of Oxfordshire’s children and young people go to school or college – but some are educated at home
LGBTQ
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning - find out more about sexuality and gender identity.
Local libraries
Local libraries offer plenty of things to read, borrow, watch and listen to, mostly for free!
Modern slavery
Modern slavery is when someone is forced to work for no money. It is illegal and a form of abuse.
Money, budgeting and finances
Everyone needs to learn how to manage their money effectively
Oxfordshire County Council Consultations
Oxfordshire County Council consults with people who live in the county
Radicalisation
Young people are at risk from being targeted by extremist and terrorist groups for radicalisation
School leaving age
Children must stay in education, training and learning until age 18. This can be at school, college, or (after age 16) in a job with training, like an apprenticeship.
Sexting
Find out more about the risks of sending nudes, and hear what young people in Oxfordshire had to say about sexting