Safeguarding children is everybodys responsibility. Any adult who is concerned that the situation is urgent where a child is at risk of suffering significant harm should consult or refer to the Children's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, Tel: 0118 937 3641, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). Outside these hours, contact the Emergency Duty Team, Tel: 01344 351 999. Emails about safeguarding of children may be sent to cspoa@reading.gov.uk with the subject - MoP.raising a concern. If a child is at immediate risk dial 999 and ask for Police assistance. Key in 55 if you cannot speak.
Abuse of vulnerable adults can occur in many ways, through a poorly run residential home, through an abusive relationship at home or elsewhere. Reading Borough Adult Safeguarding Team exercises statutory responsibility for safeguarding vulnerable adults and liases with many other bodies who assist in this protection. Concerns about an adult you know or about an institution can be passed on to the Adult Safeguarding Team at their website or by phoning 0118 937 3747 or out of hours ring the emergency teamm at 01344 351 999.
For domestic abuse of a woman the Berkshire Women's Aid helpline is available from 9am to 5pm Mon-Fri - 0808 801 0882..
To report a hate crime use the Reading Hate Crime Helpline: Call 0800 138 1625 or text 07717 989 025.