There are experienced organisations that you can contact
directly, that
specialise
in
providing
confidential
advice
for survivors of sexual abuse or sexual violence:
National Help
NAPAC - The National Association for People Abused in Childhood
Provides support no matter how long ago the abuse took place, pointing
people in the right direction to take control of their own recovery.
Call their free helpline 0800 085 3330 (Mondays to Fridays 9am-1pm).
Also check out their website at www.napac.org.uk
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Offers support and information for women and girls who have been
raped or sexually abused, however long ago. Call their local rate
helpline 0845 1221 331 (Mondays to Fridays 12pm-2.30pm, 7pm-9.30pm,
weekends and bank holidays 2.30pm-5pm).
Child Line
If you're a young person, Child Line provides free and confidential
counselling for anyone up to the age of 18. The free helpline is
open 24 hours a day, every day on 0800 1111. If you have difficulty
in hearing or using a regular phone, try the text phone service
on 0800 400 222. Child Line phone lines can be very busy but do
keep trying and you will get through. More information is on their
website at www.childline.org.uk
Local Warwickshire-based Help
Safeline
Safeline Warwick provides services for adults who were sexually
abused as children. Within Warwickshire there is one to one counselling,
a free helpline, library and group meetings. Safeline makes no
charge for its services but asks for a donation if this can be
afforded.
www.safelinewarwick.co.uk Helpline: 0808 800 5005
CRASAC – Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
CRASAC has been established for over 20 years and is dedicated
to offering free helpline support and face-to-face counselling
to women and girls over 11 who have been raped, sexually assaulted
or abused by anybody and at any time in their lives. CRASAC is
a member of the Rape Crisis Federation.
www.crasac.org.uk Helpline: 024 7627 7777
Looking for a counsellor?
The Counselling Directory
Website offering information on UK counsellors
and psychotherapists, with information on their training and
experience, areas of counselling covered, fees and contact
details.
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
I am concerned that a child is being abused, what should
I do?
If you are concerned that a child is being abused, please do
not ignore your concerns. It is important however, that you do
not confront the
situation
yourself.
The best course of action for you is to call the Children
and Families Team in your local Social Services Department. In
an
emergency,
call the police on 999 as they have Child Protection Teams.
Alternatively, if you're concerned about the safety of a child
the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline on 0808 800 5000 is a free,
confidential, 24 hour helpline available every day of the year.
A free text phone service is in place for people who are hard
of hearing on 0800 056 0566. There's also an e-mail helpline,
send messages to help@nspcc.org.uk
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