Support 4 abusees
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For those concerned about their own or another's feelings towards children
If you have experienced abuse and you are struggling with your emotions, then it is time to ask for help. Consider seeing your doctor who may refer you to your local mental health team. Don’t be alarmed by this, there is no stigma attached and you should be able to make contact with someone who is trained in this area. Once you start to articulate what happened you will be on your way to evolving a coping strategy.
There are also a number of help lines and web sites providing information and answers to the many questions and challenges you may be facing if you – or those around you – have been at the receiving end of sexual abuse. |
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Mainland Britain
The Survivors Trust is a national umbrella agency for specialist voluntary sector services working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, rape, and sexual violence nationwide. You will find a grassroots organisation near you that can help. |
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Northen Ireland
Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre, RCSAC, provides empowering confidential counselling and other services for both male and female survivors of sexual abuse and violence. |
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Republic of Ireland
One in Four offers a voice to and support for women and men who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence and also to their family and friends. |
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Male Survivor
Male Survivor is a well respected US website community providing resources and support for men who were sexually victimized as children, adolescents, or adults.
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HAVOCA
Help For Adult Victims Of Childhood Abuse. A website providing information for adults who have been affected by childhood abuse. |
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Survivors Healing Centre
Very useful US web site with an international forum. |
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DABS
A first rate reference point for those troubled by this issue. DABS is a specialist book and information service for people who are overcoming childhood abuse, sexual abuse, or domestic violence, and for those who live or work with victims. DABS produce a reference directory of specialist agencies nationwide. Your GP needs to have a copy, or order your own from the service. DABS also produces leaflets on a range of subjects which they hope to have as downloadable items shortly.
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Taking a Stand
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a Real Media file from the BBC. This is an audio piece by Fergal Keane for BBC R4 about Colm O’Gorman, the founder of One in Four (see above). It is a very insightful piece of journalism which demonstrates among many other things, the denial in which parents and others often find themselves when they suspect sexual abuse. |
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ACAL (Association of Child Abuse Lawyers)
ACAL is an association of legal practices which either specialise or have a specialist department dealing with child abuse matters. You can of course find other solicitors via the The Law Society website.
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Stop it Now!
Stop it Now! believes child sexual abuse prevention is everyone’s business. They aim to prevent child sexual abuse by increasing public awareness and empowering people to act responsibly. Stop it Now! believes all adults should take positive action to prevent the sexual abuse of children. It encourages abusers and potential abusers to seek help and to that end it operates a free helpline for those worried about their own behaviour or those who are worried about the behaviour of others. |
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CROGA
Croga provides free, anonymous self-help resources for people who are worried about downloading and using illegal images (also called “child pornography”)
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