‘A sense of hopelessness’: Racially-motivated GM hate crime offences against kids up 155% in last three years
The number of racially-motivated hate crimes against children in Greater Manchester rose by a staggering 155% over the last three years.
Self-harm spike in Manchester due to recession, says mental health expert
Self-harm rates are increasing in Manchester, shocking new statistics have revealed.
Birthday wish: Esther Rantzen pleads for Salford’s aid during ChildLine anniversary
ChildLine founder Dame Esther Rantzen has called for more volunteers to help the charity during a celebratory visit to the organisation’s Manchester base today.
Jail for Tameside paedophile who used alcohol to lure girl, 11, into sex acts
A Tameside man, who groomed the 11-year-old daughter of a family friend before having sex with her, has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.
ChildLine ‘difference between life and death’ for children in Manchester this Christmas
Figures released today reveal 396 children contacted the city’s ChildLine call centre, during the Christmas season last year
ChildLine joins forces with schools in £1million appeal to tackle abuse and neglect across Greater Manchester
Esther Rantzen CBE was joined by basketball legend John Amaechi OBE at the launch of a £1million appeal for ChildLine’s latest service which aims to join forces with 980 Greater Manchester schools
ChildLine abuse calls DOUBLE due to parents’ drink and drug issues – with 700 cases in Manchester
ChildLine has reported that the number of children counselled as a result of their parents’ substance abuse has more than DOUBLED in the last year.
Online bullying crisis: Cases soar by staggering 87% as ChildLine report 600 Manchester incidents
More than 4,500 children contacted charity about cyber-bullying
‘My dad doesn’t care about us anymore’: Salford ChildLine could be difference between life and death this Christmas
ChildLine prepares for ‘the other side of Christmas’
Manchester City’s James Milner kick starts support campaign for child abuse victims with £25,000 donation
The Now I Know campaign launched last week
Stamp it out: NSPCC launch new drive to stop child abuse in Greater Manchester before it even happens
Peter Wanless, the new NSPCC chief, has vowed to drastically decrease child abuse