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Advice, Help and Support	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.
	Ann Craft Trust Provides information and a networking service to survivors with learning disabilities and workers involved in this area. Telephone 0115 951 5400
	Breaking Free 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. 020 8648 3500
	British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Website includes information on finding a counsellor by regional area.
	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.
	Chance for Children Trust 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. Helpline: 0844 248 4701
	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 01482 325552
	Consent 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. Telephone service only 01923 670796
	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.
	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 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.
	EMERGE 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. Helpline: 01785 225991
	Family Matters Counselling and support for survivors of abuse - adults and children over eight years old. Helpline 24 hours: 01474 537392
	First Step Counselling and advice for adult male survivors of sexual abuse, their families, friends and professionals. Leicestershire and Rutland area. Helpline: 0116 255 8868
	Fire in Ice A 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. Merseyside area. Helpline: 0151 707 2614
	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.
	Helplines Information on telephone Helplines in the UK with search facility.
	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.
	League Against Sadistic Abuse 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. Helpline: 01364 644184
	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.
	NAPAC National Association for People Abused in Childhood support to survivors of abuse through our website, postal and Email service and via National Support Line 0800 085 3330
	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
	NSPCC Asian Helpline The Asian Helpline is a multilingual service for the UK's Asian communities. 0800 096 7719
	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.
	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.
	RESPOND 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. Helpline: 0845 606 1503
	RASASC 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. Helpline 020 8683 3300
	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.
	SACCAA Sexually Abused Children's Counselling and Advocacy Agency. They provide an advocacy service for adults who were abused in childhood. 020 8950 7855
	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 The Samaritans provide confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing. 08457 909090
	Self Injury and Related Issues SIARI - website - public information service. Information, resources and links in the UK for help and advice regarding self-injury and harm. Self Injury Resources Directory
	Survivors UK Survivors UK supports and provides resources for men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. Offers training to agencies in this field. Helpline: 020 7357 6677
	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 question to one of their expert advisors and receive your own answer in complete confidence.
	VOICE UK 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. Helpline: 0845 122 8695

Child Protection	The Ann Craft Trust 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. 0115 951 5400
	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
	Child Protection UK 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
	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.
	Teachernet 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.


Child Protection Charities UK	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 020 8550 8822
	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.
	ChildLine ChildLine is the UK's free national helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger. Helpline: 0800 1111
	Children 1st One of Scotland's leading childcare charities. Their mission is to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood.
	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.
	Lucy Faithfull Foundation The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is a child protection agency which operates across the UK and specialises in safeguarding children from sexual abuse. The foundation provides clinical and consultancy services for both family courts and the criminal justice system. Training is provided to a wide variety of agencies including police, social services, prisons, probation, health and education. 01527 598922
	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)
	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. Access their 'Infobank' for research, training etc. Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000
	SACCS Sexual Abuse Child Consultancy Service provides individual therapeutic work with children and young people, groupwork, consultation, conferences and training workshops
	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.
	Voluntary Organisations Listing of a large number of on-line voluntary organisations in the UK.
	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.


Health	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.
	LifeBytes is a website which gives young people aged 11 - 14 facts about health and personal safety in a fun and interesting way. Includes section for teachers.
	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.

International Agencies	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.
	Child Abuse Prevention Links World wide list of Internet sites on the subject of child abuse prevention
	Children in Crisis was established to respond to the increasing needs of children worldwide.
	ECPAT International 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.
	Stop It Now! USA 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.
	WAVE Trust 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.

Internet Safety	Becta is the Government's lead partner in the strategic development and delivery of its e-strategy for the schools and the learning and skills sectors. Becta provides strategic leadership in the innovative and effective use of ICT to enable the transformation of learning, teaching and educational organisations for the benefit of every learner.
	Chat Danger - Childnet's Chatdanger website gives details about the potential danges on interactive services like chat, IM, online gaves, email and mobiles. Read true stories and find out how to keep safe while chatting online.
	Childnet International 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. Childnet hosts several related websites giving advice to young people and parents/carers about using the Internet safely. Large selection of advice materials available.
	For Kids by Kids Online Internet safety advice for children about chat rooms, e-mail, the web and mobile phones.
	Get Net Wise is a public service produced by the Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations to help ensure that Internet users have safe, constructive, and educational or entertaining online experiences. Useful information about keeping children safe online, spam, security and privacy.
	Internet Watch Foundation IWF the UK hotline for reporting illegal content specifically: Child abuse images worldwide, criminally obscene content and criminally racist content, hosted in the UK.
	Kidsmart Childnet's Kidsmart website gives important advice for young people, parents, carers and teachers. It contains activites, lesson plans, quizzes and games.
	NCH Internet Safety. NCH campaigns for wider access to information and communication technology for children from less advantaged backgrounds. We also recognise that the internet enables those who would harm children to have wider and more direct access to them. Therefore we strongly promote online safety for all children.
	Parents Centre Online has a fully-updated section on Internet safety issues written especially for parents.
	Safer Internet 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
	The Internet Literacy Handbook Interactive educational resource for educators and parents.
	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.
	Web Safe Crackerz MSN site designed by teens for teens to help them understand the importance of safe surfing in the internet. The site covers the full spectrum of safely issues form spam to an insight into how criminals and abusers operate.
	Virtual Global Taskforce is a a law enforcement website which provides advice on staying safe online. It has a unique facility that enables parents and young people to make reports to the police of actual or attempted 'grooming' of a young person by an adult.


Legal Services and Information	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Family Rights Group FRG 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. Freephone Advice Line 0207923 2628


Mobile Phone Safety	Chat Danger - Childnet International site all about the potential dangers on interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, Email and on mobiles.
	For Kids by Kids Online Internet safety advice for children about chat rooms, e-mail, the web and mobile phones.
	Kidsmart hosted by the charity Childnet for schools with safety tips for children when using the Internet or mobile phones.
	Staying in Touch A parent's guide to mobile phones produced by Vodaphone


Resources	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.
	Children Now Children Now magazine is the UK's only dedicated weekly magazine for professionals working in children's services.
	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.
	Leeds Animation Workshop is a not-for-profit, voluntary organisation, producing animated video resources on a variety of social issues (including child sexual abuse) 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.
	The Internet Literacy Handbook Interactive educational resource for educators and parents.
	Self Injury Resources Directory For resources dealing with self harm including help advice, publications and links to other sites dealing with this issue.
	Survivors Directory BSS produce The Survivors Directory. Telephone order line: 0161 277 7000.
	Protecting our Children a guide for Parents Useful booklet addressing how abusers target children and how to keep children safe from harm. Booklet Co-ordinator, Dan Norris MP.

Resources - Faith Groups	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 01322 660 011
	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.
	The Children's Society This site provides access to publications by The Church of England Children's Society.


Statutory Agencies	Local Safeguarding Children Boards This website provides information about LSCBs and the inter-agency work they undertake to safeguard children in their area from abuse and neglect.
	ADSS The Association of Directors of Social Services represents all the directors of social services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
	BASW The British Association of Social Workers
	Children and Young People's Unit Information for young people and children
	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.
	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.
	Teachernet Government site, includes child protection information for schools and teachers.


Research and Policy	BASPCAN The British Association for the Study and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
	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
	Child Policy Network The Four Nations Child Policy Network website contains information on the latest policy developments relating to children and young people in each of the 4 nations and across the UK.
	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.
	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
	NACRO Works to find practical solutions to prevent crime in many different ways, from resettlement projects with prisoners to working with young people, to challenging government policy.
	National Centre for Social Research conducts social research amongst members of the public to provide information on a range of social policy issues in the UK.
	National Children's Bureau The NCB has an extensive information resource with a library and information service.
	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.
	Trust for the Study of Adolescence aims to improve understanding and knowledge about adolescence and young adulthood. Provides training, publications, research and consultancy.
	WAVE Trust 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.


Other Useful Sites	NCVCCO National Council of Voluntary Child Care Organisations
	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 question to one of their expert advisors and receive your own answer in complete confidence.

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