Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment

Specialist Organisations

Barnardo's – UK charity caring for and supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people through their range of services.

Believe in children | Children's charity | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)

Lucy Faithful Foundation – UK-wide child protection charity dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse. They work with families affected by sexual abuse and also run the confidential Stop it Now! Helpline.

The Lucy Faithfull Foundation | Preventing Child Sex Abuse

Marie Collins Foundation – Charity that, amongst other things, works directly with children, young people, and families to enable their recovery following sexual abuse.

Welcome to Marie Collins Foundation

NSPCC – Children's charity specialising in child protection with statutory powers enabling them to take action and safeguard children at risk of abuse.

Donate to Charity Online | Give to NSPCC today | NSPCC

Rape Crisis – National charity and the umbrella body for their network of independent member Rape Crisis Centres.

Rape Crisis England & Wales

UK Safer Internet Centre – Provides advice and support to children, young people, parents, carers and schools about staying safe online.

Homepage - UK Safer Internet Centre

 

Harmful Sexual Behaviour

Information, advice and details of local specialist sexual violence organisations.

The Survivors Trust

Information for parents, carers and professionals to help everyone do their part in keeping children safe. They also run a free confidential helpline.

Preventing harmful sexual behaviour in children - Stop It Now

 

Support for Victims

Anti-Bullying Alliance – Detailed information for anyone being bullied, along with advice for parents and schools. Signposts to various helplines and websites for further support.

Anti-Bullying Alliance

Rape Crisis – Provides and signpost to a range of services to support people who have experienced rape, child abuse or any kind of sexual violence.

Rape Crisis England & Wales

The Survivors Trust – UK-wide national umbrella agency with resources and support dedicated to survivors of rape, sexual violence and child sex abuse.

The Survivors Trust

Victim Support – Supporting children and young people who have been affected by crime. Also provides support to parents and professionals who work with children and young people – regardless of whether a crime has been reported or how long ago it was.

Home - Victim Support

Childline provides free and confidential advice for children and young people.

Childline | Childline