When someone is hurting someone who is their partner or
ex-partner this is called domestic abuse. Domestic abuse can be
hurting someone physically, like hitting. Or it might be emotional
abuse, like threatening someone or making them feel bad about
themselves. Or it might be sexual abuse.
Domestic abuse can happen in any kind of family. You are never
to blame for an adult in your family hurting someone. It is never
okay to hurt or abuse someone in a relationship.
Looking after your Sexual Health
If you are going to be sexually active it's important to look
after your sexual health
This means
Going for a sexual health check up every time you start a new
relationship
Carrying condoms
Knowing where to go for treatment or support if anything goes
wrong
If you need to find out any more information you can always
visit the Sandyford Library, come and talk to someone at The Place
or a youth health service or even phone Child Line or Breathing
Space.
Getting help and support