If you, or someone close to you, have been affected by child abuse, here are organisations providing support; in addition see further information on current legislation in the UK.
NAPAC - National Association for People Abused in Childhood
Provide support no matter how long ago the incident took place, pointing people in the right direction to take control of their own recovery.
Helpline: 0800 085 3330 (lines open Monday 10 – 4pm, Tuesday 10 – 2pm & 6 – 9pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10am – 9pm, Friday 10 – 4pm)
The Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service - CCPAS
The only independent Christian charity providing professional advice, support, training and resources in all areas of safeguarding children and for those affected by abuse. They support individuals and organisations across the denominational spectrum, other faiths, as well as non-faith based organisations.
Helpline: 0845 120 4550 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Survivors UK
Support men who have been raped or sexually abused, however long ago it took place, and men trying to cope with the abuse of someone close to them.
Helpline: 0845 1221 201 (lines open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7pm - 10pm)
Email: info@survivorsuk.org
Samaritans
If you're feeling emotionally distressed and need someone to talk to, you can phone at any time of day or night.
Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (lines open 24 hours every day)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
If you're concerned about the safety of a child
Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines open 24 hours a day, every day)
Textphone: 0800 056 0566
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
If you’re a young person who has been approached or abused call Childline, it's free and confidential for anyone up to the age of 18. Helpline: 0800 11 11 (lines open 24 hours a day, every day)
Textphone: 0800 400 222
Voice UK
Providing support for adults and children with learning disabilities who have experienced crime or abuse; and for their families and carers.
Helpline: 0808 80 28686 (lines open Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm, Wednesday - 7pm
Email: helpline@voiceuk.org.uk
Stop It Now!
Advise anyone who has abused, or thought about abusing a child. They also support the family and friends of abusers. They encourage abusers to recognise their behaviour problems and seek help to change.
Helpline: 0808 1000 900 (lines open Monday - Thursday 9am - 9pm, Friday 9am - 7pm).
Further Information:
This programme was filmed mainly in the US and regulations in the UK have changed over the last few years. Anyone applying for a job or voluntary position that involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults can be asked to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau or CRB check. You can find out more at www.crb.gov.uk
Information on call charges to 08 numbers:
0800 - Free from BT land line.
0808 - Free from BT land lines and most mobile and other networks.
0845 - Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
