Safe touch and your body rules
Your body belongs to you. You can say no to any touch that feels wrong, even from someone you know.
Call Childline 1098 or 112 if someone is hurting you.
At a glance
Do
- Say no clearly, you are allowed
- Tell a trusted adult immediately
- Remember it is never your fault
Do not
- Do not keep secrets about touch
- Do not be afraid of being rude
- Do not stay alone with someone who makes you uneasy
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Steps
Safe touch feels okay: a hug you want, a doctor's check with a parent present.
Unsafe touch: private parts, secrets, or touch that makes you scared.
Say a clear NO, move away.
Tell a trusted adult. It is never your fault. Childline: 1098.
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Last reviewed: 31 October 2026 · About and sources
Sources
Compiled from these public health sources. This is education, not medical advice.