What is CHILDLINE?
CHILDLINE is a 24 hours free phone service initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in 1998-99. A child in distress or an adult on his behalf can access the service by dialing the number 1098 on telephone. It provides emergency assistance to a child in distress and subsequently based upon the child’s need, the child is referred to an appropriate organization for long-term follow up and care. The CHILDLINE Service is currently operational in 65 cities. To see the presence of CHILDLINE Service, please visithttp://www.childlineindia.org.in/childlinepresence.
ChildLine is the UK’s free, 24-hour helpline for children in danger or distress. Trained volunteer counsellors comfort, advise and protect children and young people. The NSPCC and ChildLine have now formally joined together in a move that will ensure even stronger services and a more influential voice for children and young people.
