'Speak Up' child protection campaign

The campaign runs from Friday 3 Match until Friday 17 March. More information can be found on the campaign's website (opens new window).

• Some children put on a happy face even if they're being neglected or abused. If that's happening to you, or to a friend, it's important to ask for help #speakup
• Some children put on a bit of a mask to hide that they're having a bad time. If you, or any of your friends, is being abused or neglected, try and ask an adult you trust for help #speakup
• Some children put on a happy face even if they're being harmed or not looked after properly. If that's happening to you, or to a friend, it's important to ask for help #speakup
• In every crowd of young people there can be one person who is putting on a happy face even they are being harmed or abused. If you're being abused, ask a friend to help you #speakup to a trusted adult
• It can be really scary to #speakup if you're being abused or neglected at home or by someone else, but try and talk to an adult you trust or click on the link to find ways to get help
• It can be really scary to #speakup if you're being harmed or not looked after properly at home, but try and talk to an adult you trust or click on the link to find ways to get help
• Some children put on a happy face to hide that they're being abused or neglected. If you need help, talk to an adult you trust. You can even ask a friend to help you #speakup
• If you're worried that one of your friends is being neglected, harmed or abused, offer to help them #speakup to a trusted adult
• When children are being abused or harmed they can sometimes hide how they're really feeling. If that's happening to you, try and talk to an adult you trust for help and support #speakup
• West Lothian Child Protection Committee is encouraging children and young people to #speakup to a trusted adult if they or a friend are being abused or neglected.