We are here to support children and young people, and they should be in charge of their own advocacy as much as possible. They have the right to choose what they want help with and to know that what they say stays private, unless someone is in danger. No one should refer a child or young person without talking to them first and making sure they are involved, because their voice is the most important.
We respect their right to be heard and to have a say in decisions that affect their lives, which includes this referral.
Please only share information that the child or young person can know about, unless it needs to be shared to keep them or their advocate safe.