The following links contain information about Rough Aunties and support for those affected by similar events:
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Operation Bobbi Bear
Operation Bobbi Bear - Durban, South Africa. Helps to rescue and uphold the rights of sexually abused children; minimise their risk of HIV infection and to help them towards wholeness. This is a non-profit group and relies on donations to continue to do vital work.
Rough Aunties
The link to the Rough Aunties website. The 'rough aunties' of the film are all members of Operation Bobbi Bear and they strive to fight child abuse and rape in Durban, South Africa. The website contains information about these women, the making of the film and how to become a Rough Auntie by donating to Bobbi Bear.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
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 - Friday 10.30am - 9pm)
NSPCC Helpline
If you're concerned about the safety of a child.
Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines open 24 hours a day)
Sign Video service via videophone: 020 8463 1148
or
Webcam: www.nspcc.signvideo.tv
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Support and information for females and males who have been raped or sexually abused, however long ago, as well as their partners, friends or family.
Call: 0808 802 9999 (lines open 12-2.30pm & 7-9.30pm).
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 - 9.30pm)
Email: info@survivorsuk.org.
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.
