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Young people are drinking less alcohol than they used to, but drinking heavily and getting drunk is still a risk

Oxfordshire is a great place to grow up, be successful, and get the help you need help to get the best start in life.

Cannabis is illegal in the UK and evidence shows it may be particularly risky for young people

A form of child abuse where an adult targets a child (up to age 18), to sexually abuse them

Information about criminal exploitation and how you can access support

Using digital devices and mobile phones to hurt, annoy or harass people is bullying. Learn how to use digital devices safely and supportively.

Domestic abuse is when someone is being hurt or victimised by their partner. It is a crime.

Help for young people using drugs and alcohol is available

Children and young people in Oxfordshire can get help if there are issues with drugs or substance use in their lives

Information about support for young people in Oxfordshire who are vulnerable to drugs exploitation or being exploited.

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is when a girl’s genitals (private parts) are cut. This is illegal in the UK.

Honour based abuse is illegal in the UK and a serious crime

Modern slavery is when someone is forced to work for no money. It is illegal and a form of abuse.

When you are pregnant, you have choices

Young people are at risk from being targeted by extremist and terrorist groups for radicalisation

Find out more about the risks of sending nudes, and hear what young people in Oxfordshire had to say about sexting

Rape and Sexual assault is when someone touches you in a way that is inappropriate and against your wishes (does not give consent), this is against the law.

Smoking, vaping and where to access support with quitting, if you need it

If you are worried that you or your friends are getting into trouble, there are things you can do to help

Terrorist acts are rare, and everyone can act to make their communities a safer place for all