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ACAL (Association for Child Abuse Lawyers UK organisation holding information on solicitors specialising in child abuse cases. They also provide training for lawyers in this area. Website: http://www.childabuselawyers.com
BSS (Broadcasting Support Services), Distribution, Unit 24, Piccadilly Trading Estate, Manchester M1 2NP (Tel. 0161 277 7000). Produce The Survivors' Directory and run helplines for TV programmes.
CAB (Citizens' Advice Bureaux) See local telephone directories, ask in the library, or visit www.nacab.org.uk
CIS'ters (Child Incest Survivors), P.O. Box 119, Eastleigh, SO50 9ZF. Tel. 023 80 338080. Helpline open 10am-12noon Saturdays. A survivor network for females, newsletter. Training for professional & voluntary organisations on issues related to abuse in general.
DABS (Directory & Book Services) 4 New Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster DN12 3HA. (Tel.01709 860023) National Resource Directory of self-help groups and help centres for survivors of abuse. Also a mail order book service, free booklist on request. www.dabsbooks.co.uk
LASA (League Against Sadistic Abuse - formed 1994) 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. LASA operate a telephone helpline on 01803 813611 from 9am-1pm (please leave a message initially). They are unable to support survivors themselves, as their function is to support the carers of abused children.
MIND, 15-19 Broadway, London E15 4BQ Mental Health Charity providing information, help and advocacy to users and professionals in the mental health field, including training, books, and magazine. Has regional offices. www.mind.org.uk
NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood), 42 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NH. Website: www.napac.org.uk Postal support and free telephone support line for adult survivors of abuse or neglect. See their Website for times & details. Just type in your Postcode to see resources available in your area.
POPAN ( Prevention of Professional Abuse Network) Helpline 0845 4500300 Support, advocacy & information service for people who are concerned that someone is being abused by a health or social care professional. Website www.popan.org.uk
Rape Crisis, Victim Support These organisations operate throughout the country. If you cannot find details for your local area, contact your Citizens' Advice Bureau who will have information. The Police also hold this information, or you may find it in your Library.
SAMARITANS including on-line help and email support. Telephone 08457 90 90 90 (24 hours) www.samaritans.org.uk
SANE/SANELINE, 1st Floor, Cityside House, 40 Adler Street, London E1 1EE. Helpline 0845 767 8000. National mental health charity providing information & support to those experiencing mental health problems. www.sane.org.uk
SupportLine http://www.supportline.org.uk Helpline 01708 765200 Charity offering confidential emotional support to children and adults by telephone, email and post. Information and help on a wide range of problems http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems
SURVIVORS' ANNUAL MARCH/RALLY AGAINST CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
For updates on the 2009 Annual March/Rally in central London on 26th September (details below) click HERE
The Survivors Trust www.thesurvivorstrust.org is a national umbrella agency for 126 specialist voluntary sector agencies providing a range of counselling, therapeutic and support services working with women, men and children who are victims/survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse.
TAG (Trauma & Abuse Group), P.O. Box 3295, SWINDON SN2 9ED. Network, information, support & training for people working with those who have suffered trauma and abuse. www.tag-uk.net
Topaz Golden Information for people facing problems associated with growing older, or caring for someone with mental or physical health problems. Includes information for Young Carers. http://topazgolden.freehosting.net
Voluntary Agencies Directory Published by NCVO, Regents' Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL. Tel. 020 7713 6161. A comprehensive alphabetical guide to a large number of voluntary and statutory bodies in the UK. May be available in Libraries and Citizens' Advice Bureaux.
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