Useful Links

Clifton Ingram: Located in the Thames Valley, Clifton Ingram is an experienced, forward thinking law firm. We combine a personal, no-nonsense approach with a full range of legal services for business and private clients.
ACAL: Association of Child Abuse Lawyers - Practical Support for survivors and professionals working in the field of abuse.
NSPCC: Provides information on their campaign on child abuse.
Stop It Now: Stop it Now! UK & Ireland is a major national and local campaign that aims to stop child sexual abuse by encouraging abusers and potential abusers to seek help and by giving adults the information they need to protect children effectively. Stop it Now! Has a national helpline 0808 1000 900.
Samaritans: Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Child Line: An abundance of articles and information on all children issues and child abuse.
Survivors UK: Provides support and counseling for male victims of child sexual abuse.
Abuse Recovery UK: A site for the male and female survivors of childhood abuse.
NAPAC: National Association for People Abused in Childhood - "Helping people who were abused in childhood" - An organisation which has been in existence since 1997 and has the backing of the NSPCC. It features current NAPAC news, newsletters, support and information on their services. There is a search facility for support groups divided into regions with a map and post code search.
Irish Survivors: Provides primarily a tracing service for survivors of abuse from the Irish Institutions. It also provides information on the following issues: The Redress Scheme, Support services such as counselling and the Outreach Service; The Education Trust and access to Learning; Welfare benefits and special needs trusts; Returning to Ireland; Social Housing (UK) and Ireland.
Kidscape: Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from abuse. Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting children from harm is key. Kidscape works UK-wide to provide individuals and organisations with practical skills and resources necessary to keep children safe from harm. The Kidscape staff equips vulnerable children with practical non-threatening knowledge and skills in how to keep themselves safe and reduce the likelihood of future harm.
MASH: Men as Survivors Helpline - The Men As Survivors Helpline provides a free telephone counselling service for men who have experienced any form of sexual abuse or sexual violence at any time in their lives. It is based in Bristol and helps out prisoners at Bristol prison amongst other functions.