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- Bullying
- Cyberbullying
- Physical violence
- Psychological violence
- Abuse & sexual violence
- Worries about a child
Bullying among children & young people
You matter. There are people who can help.
You matter
Bullying, abuse or violence can feel overwhelming. You do not have to deal with it alone. Telling a trusted person and getting help can make a difference.
How this page can help
Find guidance for immediate danger, bullying and cyberbullying, abuse and violence, and specialist help in your country.
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Immediate danger
For immediate danger, use the emergency numbers shown here. Child helplines and child-protection services can provide confidential support and next steps.
If you are being bullied or cyberbullied
Tell someone you trust. If it happens online, save evidence when it is safe to do so, block or report the account and ask an adult, school or support service for help.
If you experience abuse or violence
Go to a safer place if you can and tell a trusted adult or professional. If you are injured or in immediate danger, contact emergency services or child protection immediately.
If you are worried about a child
Take signs of bullying, abuse or violence seriously. Listen calmly, avoid pressure and seek professional child-protection or counselling support. In immediate danger, call emergency services.
If you want to help someone
Listen, take the child or young person seriously and help them reach a trusted adult or professional service. If safety is at risk, involve child protection or emergency services.
Direct help in Germany
Nummer gegen Kummer – Kinder- und Jugendtelefon
Germany
Germany
Nummer gegen Kummer – Kinder- und Jugendtelefon
For whom: Children and young people
Parents Helpline – Nummer gegen Kummer
For parents and other caregivers · Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00–17:00 · Tue, Thu 9:00–19:00
⏰ Children and Youth Helpline: Mon–Sat 14:00–20:00
✓ free of charge; anonymous
🌐 German
💬 Contact options: Telephone; online counselling by email and chat
↗ More help & online services
The following buttons are external links and open support services outside WORLDWIDE HELP.
Nummer gegen Kummer ↗Online counselling ↗JUUUPORT – Cybermobbing ↗Elterntelefon – Nummer gegen Kummer ↗
✓ Checked: 09.08.2026
Important information
WORLDWIDE HELP is not an emergency service or counselling centre and does not replace professional medical, psychological, social, child-protection or legal support.