As you may be aware there has been a galvanising movement across social media to support young people who have been the victim of historic sexual abuse and/or violence. We support our students to ensure that they are able to have their voice heard. 

If you are a student who wishes to disclose such an event, then please approach one of our members of staff, a trusted adult that you feel comfortable to speak with, and we will always be there to listen. 

Additionally, please visit the following Everyone's Invited website for more information and testimonies from young people across the UK. 

Below is support and guidance for young people who have been victims of abuse:

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Support for adult survivors of childhood abuse

Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA)

havoca.org
Information and support for adults who have experienced any type of childhood abuse, run by survivors.

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)

0808 801 0331
support@napac.org.uk
napac.org.uk
Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services.

Support for Survivors

0115 962 2722
hello@supportforsurvivors.org
supportforsurvivors.org
Support for adult survivors of child abuse.

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Abuse support for children and young people

Childline 

0800 1111
childline.org.uk
Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free helpline and 1-2-1 online chats with counsellors.

Kidscape

0207 823 5430
kidscape.org.uk
Information and advice for parents, carers and young people with concerns about school bullying and abuse.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)

0800 800 5000 (for adults concerned about a child)
0800 1111 (18 or under – Childline helpline)
nspcc.org.uk
Support and information for children and anyone worried about a child.

YoungMinds

0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline)
85258 (Crisis Messenger for young people – text the letters YM)
youngminds.org.uk
Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers.

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Abuse support for older people

Hourglass

0808 808 8141
078 6005 2906 (free text line)
wearehourglass.org
Offers a helpline, text line, information and advice for older people who have experienced abuse. Also supports those concerned about an older person, such as families, carers or practitioners.

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Abuse support for people with a learning disability

Mencap

0808 808 1111 (Learning Disability Helpline)
mencap.org.uk
Information and advice for people with a learning disability, their families and carers. Services include an online community.

Respond

0207 383 0700
respond.org.uk
Services for people with a learning disability, autism or both, who have experienced abuse or trauma.