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Abuse Law Professionals UK	ALP UK aims to provide easy access to information for child and adult survivors of physical, sexual and psychological abuse on all aspects of this complex area of law. The site also offers guidance on and understanding of the legal system of England and Wales for professionals working for survivors of abuse.
The Ann Craft Trust Telephone 0115 951 5400	ACT is a national association working with staff in the statutory, independent and voluntary sectors in the interests of people with learning disabilities who may be at risk from abuse. Provides information and a networking service to survivors with learning disabilities and workers involved in this area.
Angels Survive	Extensive local helpline and advice section. Run for survivors by survivors. This is a site set up for people of all ages that have been affected by sexual abuse of any form.
Area Child Protection Committees	This website provides information about Area Child Protection Committees (ACPCs) and the inter-agency work they undertake to safeguard children in their area from abuse and neglect. Find your local ACPC contact.
Association of Child Abuse Lawyers	ACAL holds a national database of solicitors working for abuse survivors. Their website is a source of legal information and cases, and contains relevant updated news items.
ADSS	The Association of Directors of Social Services represents all the directors of social services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
ATSA	Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. ATSA is an international organisation focused specifically on the prevention of sexual abuse through effective management of sex offenders.
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B-aware!	Mobile Phone Safety Project - Teachers Notes
Barnardo's 020 8550 8822	Barnardo's have projects nationwide. They provide services to children and young people in greatest need and influence social policy for the benefit of children.
BASPCAN	The British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Breaking Free 020 8648 3500	Help and support, including face-to-face counselling, for women who were sexually abused as children. Also provides information to male survivors of abuse and family members and friends.
BASW	The British Association of Social Workers
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy	Website for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, including information on finding a counsellor by regional area.
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CAFCASS	The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service brings together all those groups of practitioners who provide advice to the courts about the well-being of children and their families.
Care and Health	An alliance of professionals working in partnership with all individuals and organisations dedicated to raising standards of care in the UK. Free magazine, e-mailed updates on policy and practice in this sector.

Catholic Children's Society	The Catholic Children's Society now responds to children of all religious and ethnic backgrounds who are in need through fostering, adoption and post-adoption support. Also by running a schools counselling service, projects for homeless young people, for young people with learning disabilities, and inner city community centres.
Care Law	This is an information site for children and young people in care in England and Wales. It covers many topics from their rights in care to what happens when they leave care.
CHANCE for Children & Young People Helpline: 0870 112 1589	CHANCE for Children & Young People offers support to families and friends who have someone close to them who has offended. In its preventative work, the CHANCE team uses the arts to facilitate recovery to enable change and growth to take place.
Child Abuse Prevention Links	World wide list of Internet sites on the subject of child abuse prevention
Child and Women Abuse Studies Unit	Good statistics section on this site re: child sexual abuse, violence against women, domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, women abusers and much more
ChildLine	ChildLine is the UK's free national helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger. Helpline: 0800 111
Child Policy	The Child Policy Network website. This website contains information on the latest policy developments relating to children and young people in each of the 4 nations and across the UK.
Children 1st	One of Scotland's leading childcare charities. Their mission is to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood.
Children Now	Children Now magazine is the UK's only dedicated weekly magazine for professionals working in children's services.
Children and Young People's Unit	Information for young people and children
Children in Crisis	Children in Crisis was established to respond to the increasing needs of children worldwide.
Children's Information Service Sheffield	A wide range of organisations involved in childcare are working together to plan and deliver the best possible childcare and early years education for all the city's families.
Children's Legal Centre	The Children's Legal Centre is a unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people. It opened in 1981, as the major UK project for the International Year of the Child, and is staffed by lawyers and professionals with experience in child law.
Childnet International www.kidsmart.org.uk www.chatdanger.com	Childnet International is networking with child welfare and educational groups, governments and international agencies to provide information on how children can benefit from and be protected in using international communications systems like the Internet. Hosts several related websites giving advice to young people and parents/carers about using the Internet safely.
Childwatch 01482 325552	Childwatch is a registered charity working for the good of children and adults who have been abused. Telephone and face-to-face counselling for adults who were abused as children and their families. Based in Hull.
Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service	CCPAS provides child protection advice to churches/children's organisations on child protection, policy and safe practice issues. Provides resources and 24 hour helpline 01322660011
Churches Agency for Safeguarding	The CAS is an ecumenical Umbrella Body initially set up by 10 denominations. For legal and employment reasons it currently operates through the Methodist Council. CAS is a collaboration between a number of church bodies or organisations acting between the CRB and the participating churches. It will handle applications and forward them to the CRB, receive Disclosures, interpret the information contained and give advice as appropriate.
Child Protection Special Interest Group	A forum for paediatricians working in the field of child maltreatment, serving as a means of communication between all professionals working in Child Protection
Child Right's Information Network	CRIN is a global network of organisations exchanging information about children's rights to promote the UN Convention on the Rights of the child and to improve policy and practice. Site includes bibliographic references, databases, a calendar of events and links to child-focused sites.
Consent 01923 670796	Part of the Horizon NHS Trust for people with Learning Disabilities, they offer services dealing with Consultancy, Sexuality, Education and Training for people with learning disabilities. They also offer counselling for victims of sexual abuse.
Counselling Directory	The purpose of this site is to provide the UK with a huge counselling support network enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them, and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help.
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The Department of Health	Our aim is to improve the health and well-being of people in England. Here you will find the latest on the Department's work, as well as health and social care guidance, publications and policy.
DABS Books Directory And Book Services (DABS) is well known for its confidential mail-order service for people who've been abused, and those who live or work with them.	Books and information for adults who were abused as children, for counsellors and workers, and for anyone affected by child abuse. DABS National Resource Directory is a comprehensive and up-to-date directory of specialist services in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland. It lists over 550 organisations working for recovery from, or prevention of, child sexual abuse. It includes descriptions of telephone helplines, self-help groups, Rape Crisis Centres, statutory services, etc. It covers services for women, men, children, parents and workers. Full contact details are given, plus the hours of operation, the services offered and any restrictions.
DABS Pathfinder	Pathfinder is a pointing service that provides free support and information all over the UK and Ireland to anyone and any organisation regarding issues to do with childhood abuse, incest and rape.
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EMERGE Helpline: 01785 225991	Support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Provide support groups, young people's group, non-offending parents group, partners group and support at court. Open Monday - Thursday 7.30pm - 10 pm. Staffordshire area.
ECPAT International	ECPAT is a network of organisations and individuals working together to eliminate the commercial sexual exploitation of children. It seeks to encourage the world community to ensure that children everywhere enjoy their fundamental rights free from all forms of commercial sexual exploitation.
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4 Nations Child Policy Network	Provides information on the latest policy developments relating to children and young people in each of the four nations across the UK.
Family Matters Helpline 24 hours: 01474 537392	Counselling and support for survivors of abuse - adults and children over eight years old. Office 01474536661
Family Rights Group Freephone Advice Line 0207923 2628	Family Rights Group supports children and families involved with social services by advising families and working with service users, practitioners, researchers and policy makers. FRG works in England and Wales and is a registered charity. It is primarily concerned with providing help, advice and support to parents and families involved in child protection proceedings.
First Step Helpline: 0116 255 8868	Counselling and advice for adult male survivors of sexual abuse, their families, friends and professionals. Leicestershire and Rutland area.
Fire in Ice Helpline: 0151 707 2614 Mondays 5pm - 9pm Office: 0151 708 6339	A Merseyside self help project run by and for the adult male survivors of childhood abuse, especially those who have suffered while in residential care. Fire in Ice aims to enable men who have suffered child abuse and their families to make positive change in their lives, also aims to make the care experience safe for children and young people.
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The Hampton Trust	The Hampton Trust works in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations, supports families and individuals who are vulnerable or socially excluded through mentoring, support services and educational programmes. Area served Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Health Information	Information on a wide range of on-line organisations, with a search facility for various aspects of health related issues.
Helplines	Information on telephone Helplines in the UK with search facility.
The Home Office	The Home Office is the Government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales. The purpose of the Home Office is to work with individuals and communities to build a safe, just and tolerant society enhancing opportunities for all and in which rights and responsibilities go hand in hand, and the protection and security of the public are maintained and enhanced.
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Incest and Sexual Abuse Survivors ISAS	Helpline for adult survivors of incest and abuse. Offers listening, information and individual counselling for female and male survivors, partners and non-abusing parents of survivors. 01636 610313 Links to other regional helplines from website.
Institute of Child Care Research	The centre's major aim is to play a key role in influencing the development of child care policy and practice in Northern Ireland. Website provides information on research projects, staff,research students, CCCR reports and staff publications.
Internet and mobile phone safety information sites for parents and carers, teachers, children and young people Helpful Resources The Internet Literacy Handbook Interactive educational resource for educators and parents Staying in Touch A parent's guide to mobile phones produced by Vodaphone B-aware! Mobile Phone Safety Project - Teachers Notes	www.childnet-int.org - Childnet International www.kidsmart.org.uk - produced by the charity Childnet for schools with safety tips for children when using the Internet or mobile phones. www.fkbko.net - For Kids by Kids online www.chatdanger.com - Childnet International site www.iwf.org.uk - Internet Watch Foundation the UK hotline for reporting illegal content specifically: Child abuse images worldwide, criminally obscene content and criminally racist content, hosted in the UK. www.websafecrackerz.com MSN child safety site designed by teens for teens to help them understand the importance of safe surfing on the Internet Aimed at 13-16 year olds. www.getnetwise.org - Get Net Wise www.childprotectionuk.net - Safeguarding children and young people advice and support on all child protection matters, help to organisations/groups to develop child protection policies and safe practice, training courses and material. 24 hour helpline 0845 120 4550 www.safety.ngfl.gov.uk - DfES Superhighway Safety. This site provides advice on all aspects of Internet safety for schools and LEAs. It includes advice on Internet filtering, the use of chat rooms and e-mail in education, the use of pupil photographs on school web sites and lots of case studies of good practice. www.parentscentre.gov.uk - Safety for Parents The Parents Centre Online has a fully-updated section on Internet safety issues written especially for parents. www.saferinternet.org - The Safer Internet Programme concerns the promotion of safety on the Internet and is the European Union’s response to tackling the controversial issue of illegal, harmful and racist content on the Internet www.wisekids.org.uk - WISE KIDS was set up to promote Positive and Safe Internet use. WISE KIDS works with communities, libraries, youth organisations, local education authorities, schools and businesses throughout Wales and elsewhere, to raise awareness of positive and safe Internet use. Information for young people, parents and teachers.
Into the Light	Into the Light is an organisation that supports those who have been sexually abused (and those who support them) through: Giving information, Breaking Isolation and Sharing Experience. 10 week course available for women in London.
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Kidscape	Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from harm or abuse. They provide practical, easy to use material for children, parents, teachers, social workers, police and community workers.
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League Against Sadistic Abuse Helpline: 01364 644184	Support group for parents whose children have been subjected to abuse of a bizarre, sadistic nature, often perpetrated by multiple abusers. This can have serious and tragic consequences. Non-abusing parents often have no-one to turn to, and find mutual support invaluable. LASA operate a telephone helpline from 9am-1pm (please leave a message initially).
Leeds Animation Workshop Leeds Animation Workshop, 45 Bayswater Row Leeds, LS8 5LF, England	Leeds Animation Workshop is a not-for-profit, voluntary organisation, producing animated video resources on a variety of social issues for children, parents and professionals. The videos include BELIEVE ME, a video for young people about sexual abuse, and BEYOND BELIEF about parents/adults supporting young people who have been sexually abused.
LifeBytes	LifeBytes is a new website which gives young people aged 11 - 14 facts about health and personal safety in a fun and interesting way. Includes section for teachers.
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MASH Helpline: 0117 90 77 100	The Men As Survivors Helpline provides a free telephone counselling service for men who have experienced any form of sexual abuse or sexual violence at any time in their lives. The helpline is staffed by trained male and female counsellors skilled in supporting men who are coming to terms with their experiences. You may call the helpline any Thursday evening between 7pm and 9pm.
MENCAP	National Charity which works with people with learning disabilities to fight discrimination. MENCAP campaigns to ensure that their rights are recognised and that they are respected as individuals.
MOSAC	MOSAC (Mothers of Sexually Abused Children) is a voluntary organisation supporting all non abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused, to provide support, advice, information and counselling following the discovery of sexual abuse. MOSAC seeks to enable parents/ carers to rebuild confidence, alleviate isolation and to assist both parents / carers and their children achieve an improved quality of life.
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NAPAC Helpline: 0800 085 3330	National Association for People Abused in Childhood support to survivors of abuse through our website, postal and Email service and via National Support Line
National Children's Bureau	The NCB is a UK charity which promotes the interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives. The NCB has an extensive information resource with a library and information service.
NCH	National Children's Homes (formerly NCH Action for Children)
NCVCCO	National Council of Voluntary Child Care Organisations
NEXUS Institute	The NEXUS Institute, based in Northern Ireland works to respond to the needs of adults who have experienced sexual abuse and provides an effective, professional counselling service for those in need. The site includes downloadable publications and information
NOTA	National Organisation for the Treatment of Abusers NOTA is the only professional multi-disciplinary organisation in the UK dedicated to work with sexual abusers. It is consequently in a unique position to promote and develop work in this area of public protection.
NSPCC	The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is the only children's charity in the UK with statutory powers enabling it to act to safeguard children at risk. It has been protecting children from abuse for over 100 years. Access their 'Infobank' for access to research, training etc. Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000
NSPCC Cymru	Bilingual Welsh/English Service Ardal a wasaneithir: Cymru a phobl sydd am gael gwybodaeth yn y Gymraeg - yn ogystal mae'n rhoi cefnogaeth i Linell Gymorth Amddiffyn Plant 24 awr yr NSPCC. 0808 100 2524
NSPCC Asian Helpline 0800 096 7719	The Asian Helpline is a multilingual service for the UK's Asian communities.
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One in Four	A London based charity run for and by victims of sexual abuse. One in Four offers counselling, peer support groups, and one day workshops for people who have experienced sexual abuse.
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Parentline Plus	Parentline Plus is a UK registered charity which offers support to anyone parenting a child; resources, booklets, information. Freephone Helpline 0808 800 2222
POPAN	The Prevention of Professional Abuse Network POPAN's main priority is to help those who have suffered from the devastating effect of professional abuse. POPAN was set up as a response to the problem of abuse by health or social care professionals
Psychology-Directory	The source for Psychology Related Information
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	Rape Crisis Rape Crisis centres exist across the UK find your nearest centre.
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Rape Crisis	Rape Crisis centres exist across the UK find your nearest centre.
RASAC	Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling. RASAC offers free and confidential listening, support and information for women and men affected by rape, sexual abuse and sexual violence. Includes Men's and Women's Helplines.
RASASC Helpline 020 8683 3300	Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre. RASASC is a helpline run by, and for, women and girls over 13. They offer help and support to women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused - however long ago.
RESPOND Helpline: 0845 606 1503	A voluntary sector organisation working exclusively with people with learning disabilities who have been sexually abused. RESPOND provides a range of services to victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse who have learning disabilities and training and support to those working with them.
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SACCAA 020 8950 7855	Sexually Abused Children's Counselling and Advocacy Agency. They provide an advocacy service for adults who were abused in childhood.
Safeline Freephone Helpline 0808 800 5005	Safeline provides information for adults who were sexually abused as children. Also provides, newsletters, forums and a helpline for survivors. Office 01926 496911
SAIL	Sexual Abuse and Incest Line Telephone support and face to face counselling for women who have experienced incest and childhood sexual abuse. North Derbyshire 01246 559889
Samaritans 08457 909090	The Samaritans provide confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing.
Save the Children Fund	One of the UK's leading international children's charities working to create a better future for children. Active in the UK, as well as more than 70 countries worldwide.
SACCS	Sexual Abuse Child Consultancy Service Provides individual therapeutic work with children and young people, groupwork, consultation, conferences and training workshops
Self Injury Self Injury Resources Directory	SIARI - self injury and related issues website - public information service. Information, resources and links in the UK for help and advice regarding self-injury and harm.
Stop It Now! USA	Stop it Now! has worked to prevent the sexual abuse of children for ten years in the USA. Through a public health approach, Stop it Now! offers a comprehensive and long-term solution that seeks to prevent child sexual abuse before it happens. Through media and community action programmes, reaching people who abuse, people who are at risk to abuse, and family and friends of abusers, motivating them to seek help.
Sure Start	Sure Start is a cornerstone of the Government's drive to tackle child poverty and social exclusion. It is based on firm evidence of what works. They are concentrated in neighbourhoods where a high proportion of children are living in poverty and where Sure Start can help them to succeed by pioneering new ways of working to improve services. Check the site for a Sure Start programme in your area.
Survivors UK Helpline: 020 7357 6677 Tuesday/Thursday 7:00pm - 10:00pm	National Helpline. Survivors UK supports and provides resources for men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. Offers training to agencies in this field.
Survivors Directory	BSS produce The Survivors Directory. Telephone order line: 0161 277 7000.
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Teachernet	Site for teachers, includes child protection information for schools and teachers.
Thames Valley Partnership	The Thames Valley Partnership is a forward looking crime prevention initiative covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
The Children's Society	A force for change. The site provides access to publications by The Church of England Children's Society.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation	The UK's largest independent social policy research and development charity. It supports a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy.
The Family Grapevine	The Family Grapevine publishes telephone directories for families in Surrey, Sussex, South London, Kent and the Mendips. You can search all the entries in their printed directories (and more) online.
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation 01527 591922	The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is a child protection agency which operates across the UK. It provides assessment and intervention for adult male and female perpetrators of child sexual abuse and adolescent males and females engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviours. They work with adults where sexual abuse has been alleged but not proven and offer therapy for child and adult survivors of sexual abuse. The Foundation provides expert witness opinion in civil court proceedings, based upon an integrated assessment of whole families, designed to promote the safety and welfare of children through an understanding of perpetrators and the dynamic features of sexual abuse.
The Site	Information site. Advice Finder facility - search their database of more than 16,500 local, regional and national organisations which offer advice and support. Put your questions to expert advisors and receive your answer in complete confidence.
Trust for the Study of Adolescence	Aims to improve understanding and knowledge about adolescence and young adulthood. Provides training, publications, research and consultancy.
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VOICE UK Helpline: 0845 122 8695	VOICE provides advice and practical help on legal matters related to survivors with learning difficulties. Telephone support and information available for adults and children with learning disabilities who have been abused, and for their families and carers. Some publications available in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.
Voluntary Organisations	Listing of a large number of on-line voluntary organisations in the UK.
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WAVE Trust	WAVE is a global organisation dedicated to understanding the root causes of violence, sharing information, finding and promoting effective practical solutions and, through education, to create a world of peace.
What About The Children	WATCH is a national charity which promotes parental responsibility with particular emphasis on the emotional needs of children during their first three years.
Women's World Summit Foundation	WWSF, a humanitarian, non-governmental and international, non-confessional and non-profit organization with United Nations consultative status (ECOSOC, UNFPA and DPI), works for a new development paradigm with and for women and children. WWSF are campaigning for 19th November to be recognised as World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
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Young Minds	Young Minds is the national children's mental health charity committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people. Services include parents' information service, publications and website.
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