Resources for parents and carers
The following resources are designed to help keep you and your family safe.
Child safety
- The NSPCC has a comprehensive child safety guide, plus advice for families covering topics such as mental health, identity, bereavement, bullying and relationships
- Barnardo's has information about child sexual abuse and exploitation, providing support for parents dealing with child abuse concerns
- Report child safety concerns
Concerns about domestic abuse
- Get help now if you are experiencing domestic abuse
- Help to move on from abuse
- Guide to support options for abuse - mental health support from MIND for abuse survivors
- Friends and Family Handbook - advice from Women's Aid for supporting someone experiencing abuse
Online safety
If you're concerned about online safety, you may like to visit these websites for ideas:
- CEOP Education - age-specific safety resources for children aged 4-18
- Childnet - online safety advice and tools for families
- Keeping children safe online - safety tips from the NSPCC
- UK Safer Internet Centre - online safety guides and resources for parents and carers
- Online Safety Toolkit - tools from Parentkind to help parents manage online safety
Hollie Guard Personal Safety App
Hollie Guard is a free app designed to help keep you and your loved ones safe. It turns your smartphone into a personal safety device.
What does it do?
- Emergency Alerts: Shake your phone or press a button to send your location, plus audio/video evidence, to your chosen contacts.
- Track Your Journey: Share your route so family or friends can check you arrive safely.
- Meeting Timer: Set a timer when meeting someone new. If you don't confirm you're safe, an alert is sent automatically.
- Evidence Capture: Records audio and video discreetly for use if needed later.
- Extra Features: Optional 24/7 monitoring service for added protection.
Who is it for?
- Young people walking alone
- Anyone meeting new people
- Families wanting peace of mind
- Victims of harassment or domestic abuse
Why use it?
It provides reassurance and quick access to help in an emergency. It's simple, discreet, and free to download.
Download the app from the Hollieguard website.
