CRC Article 19 · CRPD Article 16
Nobody is allowed to hurt you
You have the right to be protected from violence, abuse, neglect and being used by others. Hitting, threats, starvation and cruel punishment are not allowed.
How you can use it
- 1If violence is happening now, go to a safer place and call 000 or ask a safe adult to call.
- 2Tell a teacher, doctor, caseworker, carer, advocate or lawyer.
- 3Ask for a safety plan, medical care and protection from the person causing harm.
What a violation looks like
An adult hits you, yells threats, locks you up, withholds food, or tells you to keep a secret about being hurt.
Words you can use
“I am not safe because ______. I want a safety plan.”
If speaking is hard, write it, draw it, send a message, or ask a trusted adult to say it with you.
Spot it
Is this right being used, or broken?
Spot it · 1 of 1
You tell a teacher you do not feel safe at home, and they help you speak to a caseworker.