Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Exploitation
Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Exploitation
Rape and Sexual Assault
A sexual assault is any sexual act that a person did not consent to, or is forced into against their will. It is a form of sexual violence and includes rape (an assault involving penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth), or other sexual offences, such as groping, forced kissing, child sexual abuse or the torture of a person in a sexual manner.
All cases of rape or sexual assault will be different. It is not uncommon for a victim of sexual assault to have no physical injuries or signs of their assault. But sexual assault is still a crime and can be reported to the police in the same way as other crimes. In all cases officers should do their best to minimise trauma and offer support for as long as a victim would like, including offering support from other agencies.
The Crime Survey for England and Wales for the year ending March 2018 showed that police recorded 150,732 sexual offences, encompassing rape (53,977 cases) and sexual assault, and also sexual activity with children.
Most sexual assaults are carried out by someone known to the victim. This could be a partner, former partner, relative, friend or colleague. The assault may happen in many places, but is usually in the victim's home or the home of the alleged perpetrator (the person carrying out the assault).
Child Sexual Exploitation
Child sexual exploitation (CSE) is a form of child sexual abuse. It occurs where an individual or group takes advantage of an imbalance of power to coerce, manipulate or deceive a child or young person under the age of 18 into sexual activity (a) in exchange for something the victim needs or wants, and/or (b) for the financial advantage or increased status of the perpetrator or facilitator. The victim may have been sexually exploited even if the sexual activity appears consensual. Child sexual exploitation does not always involve physical contact; it can also occur through the use of technology.
Violence, coercion and intimidation are common. Involvement in exploitative relationships is characterised by the child’s or young person’s limited availability of choice, as a result of their social, economic or emotional vulnerability.
A common feature of CSE is that the child or young person does not recognise the coercive nature of the relationship and does not see themselves as a victim of exploitation.
Officers should be aware of the perception that a young person is troublesome, rather than troubled, can affect their credibility and influence whether that individual seeks help. It can also make them fiercely resistant to offers of support.
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Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Exploitation
Rape and Sexual Assault
For police first responders to a report of rape or sexual assault your priorities are to make anyone you identify as vulnerable, safe and begin an investigation into the report of rape and sexual assault.
As the first responder, you are likely to hear the victim’s account first. Whether the report is about something that is recent or non-recent, the victim may still be traumatised. Your manner with the victim will be important for an appropriate and empathetic response.
There are many reasons why victims don’t report or delay reporting rape or sexual assault. It can be because they fear they will not be believed or will be blamed or judged for their actions, or they fear repercussions from the suspect or family for reporting. In all cases, it is important to:
- Ensure the victim’s safety, understanding any risk posed by the perpetrator to the victim or other people
Do you feel you are still in danger? Do you have a safe place to go?
Can we call someone for you who can support you?
- Identify any immediate medical needs
Do you need medical attention?
- Initiate the investigation and consider evidence preservation from the outset
- Reassure the victim that they have done the right thing in coming forward and reporting
- Be non-judgemental
- Show empathy and sensitivity
- Maintain impartiality
- Identify if an interpreter or registered intermediary is required
- Speak to the victim in an environment in which they are comfortable
- Understand that rape and sexual offences in intimate/ex-intimate partner relationships may occur as part of a pattern of coercive or controlling behaviour or stalking and seek evidence connected with either of these offences
- Remember that many victims may be under the age of 18 and are therefore still children and need to be dealt with in accordance with current Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance and APP on child abuse investigation.
Child Sexual Exploitation
If a child reports, following a conversation you have initiated or otherwise, that they are being abused and neglected you should:
- Ensure the victim’s safety, understanding any risk posed by the perpetrator to the victim or other people
- Identify any immediate medical needs
- Listen to them
- Take their allegation seriously
- Reassure them that you will take action to keep them safe.
- At all times, you should explain to the child the action that you are taking.
- It is important to maintain confidentiality, but you should not promise that you won’t tell anyone, as you may need to do so in order to protect the child.
You will need to decide the most appropriate action to take, depending on the circumstances of the case, the seriousness of the child’s allegation and the local multi-agency safeguarding arrangements in place. You should always adhere to the specific guidance from your particular police force.
Spotting the signs of Child Sexual Exploitation
Officers should familiarise themselves with the most common warning signs of CSE and recognise that a victim does not have to exhibit all of the warning signs to be a victim of sexual exploitation. Concerns should be heightened if the number of warning signs increases.
- Going missing for periods of time or regularly returning home late
- Skipping school or being disruptive in class
- Appearing with unexplained gifts or possessions that can’t be accounted for
- Experiencing health problems that may indicate a sexually transmitted infection
- Having mood swings and changes in temperament
- Using drugs and/or alcohol
- Displaying inappropriate sexualised behaviour, such as over-familiarity with strangers, dressing in a sexualised manner or sending sexualised images by mobile phone ("sexting")
- They may also show signs of unexplained physical harm, such as bruising and cigarette burns
Assist
Once you have established the particular circumstances and needs of the individual what can you do to help?
Please click on regional police force links at the bottom of the page for guidance and information about how you may assist and support victims of sexual violence and child sexual exploitation locally.
Rape and Sexual Assault
College of Policing guidance about how to progress a report of Sexual Assault:
Child Sexual Exploitation
Child Sexual Exploitation is not a specific criminal offence. It encompasses a range of different forms of serious criminal conduct and a number of individual offences.
In assessing whether a child or young person is a victim, or at risk of becoming a victim, of sexual exploitation, careful consideration should be given to the following:
- a child under the age of 13 is not legally capable of consenting to sex (it is statutory rape) or any other type of sexual touching
- sexual activity with a child under 16 is an offence
- it is an offence for a person to have a sexual relationship with a 16 or 17-year-old if they hold a position of trust or authority in relation to them
- where sexual activity with a 16 or 17-year-old does not result in an offence being committed, it may still result in harm or the likelihood of harm being suffered
- non-consensual sex is rape, whatever the age of the victim
- if the victim is incapacitated through drink or drugs, or the victim, or his or her family, has been subjected to violence or the threat of it, they cannot be considered to have given true consent and, therefore, offences may have been committed
- CSE is an issue for all children under the age of 18 years and not limited to those in a specific age group.
CSE investigations require a proactive approach to explore the nature and patterns of sexual exploitation locally, and to share information with partner agencies about those at risk and potential offenders.
Act
National Support Services
Rape and Sexual Assault
Rape Crisis England and wales
Tel: 0808 802 9999. Open between12.00-14.30 and 19.00-21.30 every day of the year
National Women’s Aid England - Information about support services for women experiencing domestic violence.
Tel: 0117 944 4411 | 24-hour domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247
Revenge Porn Helpline
UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn. Self-referral and Professional referral - signposting only
Tel: 0345 6000 459 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) - 10:00 to 16:00
Email: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk
Web: https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/
The Survivors Trust - Support for victims/survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse. working with women, men and children.
Tel: 08088 010 818. Mon - Fri 10am-8:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-4:30pm, 6pm-8:30pm, Sun 1:30pm-4:30pm, 6pm-8:30pm
Safeline - National helpline to support male victims of rape and sexual abuse.
Tel: 0808 800 5005. Open office hours except Weds and Sundays.
Child Sexual Exploitation
The Truth Project
Offer victims and survivors of child sexual abuse the chance to share their experiences in a safe place. Self-referral and Professional referral - signposting only
Tel: 0800 9171000 Open weekdays 9am-5pm
Email: contact@iicsa.org.uk
Website: https://www.truthproject.org.uk/i-will-be-heard
Childline - Free and confidential 24hr helpline for children
Tel: 0800 1111
NSPCC - Trained professionals who can provide expert advice and support when there is concern about the welfare of a child
Tel: 0808 800 5000 Weekday 8.00am-10.00pm and Weekends 9.00am-6.00pm
Barnardo’s – Cut them free campaign. A campaign targeted at tackling CSE.
Tel: 01332 585371
National Helpline for male victims of sexual exploitation
Tel: 07808 863 662
CEOP - A law enforcement agency providing support and advice for children, adults or teachers about keeping children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. Submit a report online https://www.ceop.police.uk/ceop-reporting/
Crimestoppers - An independent crime-fighting charity in the UK allows people to call or pass on information about crime anonymously.
Tel: 0800 555 111
Local Support and Contact Details
Safer Derbyshire
Sexual violence and rape (saferderbyshire.gov.uk)
Derby City & Derbyshire Sexual assault referral centre (SARC)
A SARC is a specialist 24 per day seven days per week service for anyone aged 18 years and over who has been raped or sexually assaulted. The SARC for Derbyshire and Derby City is located at Millfield House in Codnor and is run by SV2
Sexual assault referral centre (SARC) (saferderbyshire.gov.uk)
Millfield House (SARC)
85 Mill Lane
Codnor,
Derbyshire
DE5 9QG
Derbyshire County Council
South Derbyshire
Domestic abuse and sexual violence | South Derbyshire District Council
Safer Derbyshire
Humberside Police
How HP deal with reports of rape or sexual assault
Sexual Assault Referral Centres - A Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a "one stop" location, where specially trained staff can offer medical, practical and emotional support to those who have experienced sexual violence or sexual abuse. In addition to accessing services via the police, clients also have the option to self-refer if they do not want police involvement.
Humberside – Casa Suite SARC (Hull) 0330 223 0181
Email: casasuite.sarc@nhs.net (for non-urgent queries – the email inbox is not monitored out of hours, but they will get back to you as soon as possible)
Address: CASA Suite SARC, 810A Hessle Road, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU4 6RD
Website: https://www.casasuite.org/
Other Useful contacts
South Yorkshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre – 0330 223 0181
Victim Support Service Humberside and South Yorkshire
Tel: 0300 303 1976 Monday to Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. For support outside open hours, call 24/7 Supportline for free on 08 08 16 89 111
Email: humbersouthyorks.vs@victimsupport.org.uk
24/7 Online Live Chat: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/live-chat/
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/humberside-and-south-yorkshire/
Hull Rape Crisis and Sexual Support Service - Counselling, Crisis Support/Information, Helpline, Outreach for women
Tel: 01482 329990 09.30am to 4.00pm (24hr answer service)
The Blue Door, East Riding of Yorkshire - Advocacy, Counselling, Crisis Support, Group Work and helpline for men, women, young people
Tel: Helpline: 0800 197 4787 Office: 01724 841947
Email: info@thebluedoor.org
Website: https://www.thebluedoor.org/
Child Sexual Exploitation
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Sexual Violence
Bridge House Sexual Assault Referral Centre - COMMISSIONED SERVICE, PLEASE USE
A Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a "one stop" location, where specially trained staff can offer medical, practical and emotional support to those who have experienced sexual violence or sexual abuse. Police can book an appointment for an individual or they have the option to self-refer if they do not want police involvement.
Self-referral route via phone. Professional referral route via phone
North Yorkshire & York – Bridge House SARC (York) 0330 223 0362
Email: bridgehouse.sarc@nhs.net
Address: Bridge House SARC, 48 Bridge Road, Bishopthorpe, York, North Yorkshire YO23 2RR
Website: https://www.bridgehousesarc.org/
Victim Support Service North Yorkshire
Tel: 01609 643100 Open Monday to Friday 8am-7pm / Out of Hours Support Line: 08 08 16 89 111
24/7 Online Live Chat: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/live-chat/
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/north-yorkshire/
Independent Domestic Abuse Centre York and Northallerton
- Domestic Abuse: 03000 110 110
- Rape: 0300 111 0777
- National 24 hour helpline: 0808 2000 247
- Email: info@idas.org.uk (for general queries about the services offered) / isva@idas.org.uk (for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor)
HOPE
Adult survivors of childhood and adult sexual abuse Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale
Tel: 01723 381811 Mon 9.30am-8.30pm, Tues to Fri 9.30am -4.30pm
Rape Crisis National Helpline
(No local RC centres in North Yorkshire but can be found in Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees and Sheffield for the county.)
Tel: 0808 802 9999 Open between 12:00-14:30 and 19:00-21:30 every day.
Website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
IDAS North Yorkshire
Support and advice to victims and survivors of sexual and domestic abuse
Tel: 03000 110 110
Email: info@idas.org.uk
Website: https://www.idas.org.uk/
Child Sexual Exploitation
North Yorkshire Police work with the NSPCC, local councils and other agencies to address concerns about CSE. They are also part of the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Board and City of York Safeguarding Children Board.
Nationally NYP work with the National Crime Agency and their Child Exploitation Online Protection Centre. Their Think u Know campaign includes packages for parents and professionals to help educate children of the dangers posed online.
PACE (Parents Against Child Exploitation) - COMMISSIONED SERVICE, PLEASE USE
Pace is a leading specialist charity that brings the parent perspective to tackling child exploitation.
Self-referral route via phone or email. Professional referral route via phone or email
Tel: 0113 240 3040
Email: leah.taylforth@paceuk.info
Website: https://paceuk.info/
The Children's SARC at York Hospital
Provides a service for children and young people from 0-16 years of age who have disclosed sexual abuse or assault. Police and social workers can refer children to this service.
Tel: 01904 721813
Website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk/our-services/a-z-of-services/safeguarding-children/
How SYP deal with reports of rape or sexual assault
Sexual Assault Referral Centres - A Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a "one stop" location, where specially trained staff can offer medical, practical and emotional support to those who have experienced sexual violence or sexual abuse. In addition to accessing services via the police, clients also have the option to self-refer if they do not want police involvement.
Hackenthorpe Lodge SARC (Sheffield) 0330 223 0938
South Yorkshire SARC has someone on call 24/7 who you can talk to get confidential advice, call the SARC number on 01709 427327.
SARC Staff will answer calls and will book Forensic Medicals and Police Interviews at the SARC. South Yorkshire Police also have access to the SARC Diary and Rotas and can contact the Crisis Worker and Nurse directly to book Forensic Medicals and Police Interviews out of hours at the SARC
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Switchboard has access to the SARC rotas and will connect urgent call to the Crisis Worker/Nurse on call
Clients can be referred to Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) / Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (CISVA) via SARC.
Email: hackenthorpelodge.sarc@nhs.net
Address: Hackenthorpe Lodge SARC, 126 Occupation Lane, Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4PQ
Other Useful Local Contacts
South Yorkshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre – Tel: 0330 223 0938
Victim Support Service Humberside and South Yorkshire - Tel: 0300 303 1976 Monday to Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. For support outside open hours, call 24/7 Supportline for free on 08 08 16 89 111
Email: humbersouthyorks.vs@victimsupport.org.uk
24/7 Online Live Chat: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/live-chat/
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/humberside-and-south-yorkshire/
Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (SRASAC) - Tel: 0808 802 0013 Monday 10am - 12 noon, Tuesday 1pm - 3pm and 6pm - 8pm, and Thursday 1pm - 3pm
Barnsley Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Services (BSARCS) - Tel: 01226 320 140 or 07786209070 Anonymous text and email service - Opening Hours: Mondays 10:00 – 12:00 , trialing Tuesdays 6pm-8pm, Wednesdays 17:30 – 19:30 and Thursdays 14:30 – 16:00
Email: info@bsarcs.org
Website: https://www.bsarcs.org.uk/
Doncaster Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Service (DRASACS) - Tel: 01302 360 421 Monday – Friday 9:00 – 16:00
01302 328 555 Tuesday 9:30 – 10:30 and Thursday 12:00 – 13:00
Website: https://www.drasacs.org.uk/
Email: admin@drasacs.org.uk
Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service (Rothacs) - Support services for adults (male and female) aged 17 and over and for young people aged 13 and above - Tel: 01709 835482 Weekdays 8:45am - 4:30pm; Email: info@rothacs.org.uk; Address: Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service, 38 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2AG (Drop in Sessions for women – monthly 10am-12pm (call or email for more details)); Website: https://www.rothacs.org.uk/
Young Women's Housing Project, Sheffield - offering supported accommodation and therapeutic provision to young women aged 16-25 years, and their children, who have been affected by sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. Tel: 0114 268 0580
Email: ywhp@ywhp.org.uk
Website: https://www.ywhp.org.uk/
Child Sexual Exploitation
In addressing a suspicion of CSE officers should undertake a range of preliminary tasks, such as ensuring the immediate safety of children, checking on suspects and making an assessment about how best to proceed, when the concern was clearly defined as a child protection matter.
Child Abuse Investigation Unit, Barnsley Police Tel: 01226 736341
Sheffield Safeguarding Hub Tel: 0114 273 4885
*Other local referral services to be added*
Locally, police officers must make a referral to children’s social care services on an agreed form, providing information about their concerns. This referral must be made as soon as possible when any concern of significant harm becomes known.
Social Services contacts in South Yorkshire:
Social Services 9am-5pm |
Social Services after 5pm* |
Police | |
---|---|---|---|
Sheffield | 0114 273 4855 | 0114 273 4855 | 0114 296 4770 |
Barnsley | 01226 438831 01226 772423 |
0844 984 1800 | 01226 736341 |
Rotherham | 01709 823987 | 01709 336080 | 01709 832674 |
Doncaster | 01302 737777 01302 734739 |
01302 796000 | 01302 385621 |
Bassetlaw | 01623 520520 | 0300 456 4564 | 0300 300 9999 |
* Plus weekends and bank holidays |
The Children's SARC at Sheffield Children's Hospital
Providing an adolescent friendly environment for 0-16 year olds who have been victims of sexual assault or rape. Tel: 0114 226 7803 (Safeguarding Support Unit)
How WYP deal with reports of rape or sexual assault
If you come across an instance of rape or sexual assault you need to contact specially trained officers from the local district who will attend the scene immediately. This can be done via 999 or using the following contact details of specialist officers in Safeguarding Units across the county, who will deal with all reports of sexual offences seriously and sensitively, putting the wishes of the victim first.
Bradford Safeguarding Unit – 01274 376581
Calderdale Safeguarding Unit – 01422 337013
Kirklees Safeguarding Unit - 01924 335073
Leeds Safeguarding Unit – 0113 3859590
Wakefield Safeguarding Unit – 01924 878398
These specialist officers will take information from the victim about what has happened, they will gather evidence relating to the suspect and if required, with victim consent, will take them to the Sexual Assault Referral Centre for a medical examination.
Hazlehurst Centre SARC (Morley) (This Centre will also take self-referrals should victims be unsure about reporting to the police.)
Tel: 0330 223 3617
Email: hazlehurstcentre.sarc@nhs.net
Address: The Hazlehurst Centre SARC, Sunningdale House, Turnberry Park Road, Morley, Leeds LS27 7LE
Website: https://www.hazlehurstcentre.org/
*Paediatric SARCS – to add (confirm details with NHSE)*
The case will then be referred to the relevant specialist department; this could be the district CID, or the local Safeguarding Unit. The type of crime, age of the victim and their location will determine which team the case will be referred.
Other Useful contacts
West Yorkshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre – 0330 2233617
Victim Support Service West Yorkshire
Tel: 0300 303 1971. Lines are open 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday / Out of hours Supportline 08 08 16 89 111.
Drop-in Centres:
3 Park View Court, St Pauls Road, Shipley BD18 3DZ - 10.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday; Tel: 01274 532216; Email: bradford.vs@victimsupport.org.uk; Calderdale.vs@victimsupport.org.uk
19-25 Wood Street, Wakefield. WF1 2EL; 10.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday; Tel: 01924 614440; Email: wakefield&kirkleesoffice@victimsupport.org.uk
Brian Jackson House, 2 New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP; 10:00am-4:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays; Tel: 01484 415462; Email: wakefield&kirkleesoffice@victimsupport.org.uk
Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre, Leeds, LS2 8BB; 9:00am-4:00pm Monday to Friday; Tel: 0113 2457843; Email: leeds.office@victimsupport.org.uk
24/7 Live Chat: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/live-chat/
Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/west-yorkshire/
Support After Sexual Violence Leeds (SARSVL) - (women and girls 13+)
Tel: 0808 802 3344 / Text 078 600 22 880. Mondays 12-2pm / Tuesdays 8-10pm / Wednesdays 6-8pm / Thursdays 2-4pm / Sundays 6.30-8.30pm
Email support@sarsvl.org.uk
Website: https://supportafterrapeleeds.org.uk/
Bradford Rape Crisis
Tel: 0800 448 0710 (free phone) - Monday 10.00am-12.30pm; Tuesday 1.00pm-3.30pm; Wednesday 12.30pm-3.00pm, 5.00pm-8.00pm; Thursday 12.30pm-3.00pm, 5.00pm-7.00pm
Email: contactus@brcg.org.uk
Website: https://bradfordrapecrisis.org.uk/
Kirklees and Calderdale Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre (aged 13+)
Tel: 0300 303 4787 - Monday: 14:00 – 19:00, Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:00, Wednesday: 08:00 – 15:30, Thursday: 10:00 – 18:00
Email: helpline@kcrasac.co.uk
Website: https://www.kcrasac.co.uk/
Child Sexual Exploitation
West Yorkshire Police has invested significantly in its safeguarding capabilities. Each of the Force’s five policing districts has its own dedicated inter-disciplinary child safeguarding team. These teams manage investigations and also work closely with multi-agency partners in child protection, including the NHS, local authorities, charities and schools.
If you have any concerns that a child may be a victim of Child Sexual Exploitation in West Yorkshire you can call or email your local Police Safeguarding Unit to discuss any concerns or questions you have with one of th specialist staff on the contact details below:
Police Child/Domestic Safeguarding Units
- Bradford
bd.safeguarding@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
01274 373954 - Calderdale
calderdalesafeguardingunit@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
01422 337199 - Kirklees
ea.safeguarding@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
01924 335073 - Leeds
leeds.safeguarding@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
0113 3859576 - Wakefield
wakefield.sguchild@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
01924 878398
Other charities and agencies that can help:
Basis Yorkshire - Supporting young people who are sexually exploited or at serious risk thereof. Girls, boys and young women. Tel: 0113 243 0036 (9am-4pm Monday to Friday). Voicemail service available. The service can offer mobile phones (including smart phones) if one is needed to stay in touch. Email: ypreferrals@basisyorkshire.org.uk; Website: https://basisyorkshire.org.uk/youngpeople/
Yorkshire MESMAC
Project works with men and boys involved in or at risk of becoming involved in sexual exploitation, aged 25 and under and living in Leeds or Bradford. Tel: 0113 244 4209
The Children’s Society in Keighley and Bradford
The Hand in Hand Project - Supporting young people involved in child sexual exploitation or who are vulnerable to grooming. Tel: 01535 606 868
Parents Against Child Sexual Exploitation (Pace)
Working alongside and supporting parents and carers whose children have been sexually exploited. Tel:0113 240 3040; Website: https://paceuk.info/
Barnardo’s Turnaround
Working with young people who are involved or vulnerable to CSE and who go missing from home. Tel Bradford: 01274 618421. Tel Kirklees: 07584 385539; Website: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/
The Children’s Society in Calderdale
The Safe Hands Project - Supporting young people affected by Child Sexual Exploitation across the Calderdale district.
Tel: 01422 430 495
Bridge House Sexual Assault Referral Centre - COMMISSIONED SERVICE, PLEASE USE
A Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a "one stop" location, where specially trained staff can offer medical, practical and emotional support to those who have experienced sexual violence or sexual abuse. Police can book an appointment for an individual or they have the option to self-refer if they do not want police involvement.
Self-referral route via phone. Professional referral route via phone
North Yorkshire & York – Bridge House SARC (York) 0330 223 0362
Email: bridgehouse.sarc@nhs.net.
Address: Bridge House SARC, 48 Bridge Road, Bishopthorpe, York, North Yorkshire YO23 2RR
Website: https://www.bridgehousesarc.org/
PACE (Parents Against Child Exploitation) - COMMISSIONED SERVICE, PLEASE USE
Pace is a leading specialist charity that brings the parent perspective to tackling child exploitation.
Self-referral route via phone or email. Professional referral route via phone or email
Tel: 0113 240 3040
Email: leah.taylforth@paceuk.info
Website: https://paceuk.info/
Survive, York
York based charity providing confidential support to women and men who have survived childhood sexual abuse, rape or sexual assault. Services also delivered in Craven, Catterick, Harrogate, Northallerton and Selby.
Self-referral and Professional referral route via phone or email
Tel: 01904 638 813 - self-refer for counselling service / Helpline for survivors and third parties affected by sexual violence – Monday and Tuesday (exc bank holidays) 4pm-8pm – 0808 145 1887 (freephone)
Email: survive@survive-northyorks.org.uk
Address: 25 Micklegate, York YO1 6JH, (by appointment only)
Website: https://www.survive-northyorks.org.uk/
National Support Services
Rape and Sexual Assault
Rape Crisis England and wales
Tel: 0808 802 9999. Open between12.00-14.30 and 19.00-21.30 every day of the year
Live Online Chat: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/ (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 2pm-4.30pm, 6pm-8.30pm | Friday: 2pm-4.30pm)
Website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
National Women’s Aid England - Information about support services for women experiencing domestic violence.
Tel: 0117 944 4411 | 24-hour domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247
Revenge Porn Helpline
UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn. Self-referral and Professional referral - signposting only
Tel: 0345 6000 459 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) - 10:00 to 16:00
Email: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk
Web: https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/
The Survivors Trust - Support for victims/survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse. working with women, men and children.
Tel: 08088 010 818. Monday- Thursday: 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5.30pm & 6pm-8pm; Friday: 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-5.30pm; Saturday: 10am-1pm; Sunday: 5pm-8pm
Email: helpline@thesurvivorstrust.org
Website: https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/
Safeline - National helpline to support male victims of rape and sexual abuse.
Tel: 0808 800 5005. Helpline Open Mon-Fri: 9am-8pm and Saturday and Sunday: 10am-2pm / Text Support: 07860 065187
Website: https://safeline.org.uk/
Child Sexual Exploitation
The Truth Project
Offer victims and survivors of child sexual abuse the chance to share their experiences in a safe place. Self-referral and Professional referral - signposting only
Tel: 0800 9171000 Open weekdays 9am-5pm
Email: contact@iicsa.org.uk
Website: https://www.truthproject.org.uk/i-will-be-heard
Childline - Free and confidential 24hr helpline for children
Tel: 0800 1111
Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/
NSPCC - Trained professionals who can provide expert advice and support when there is concern about the welfare of a child
Tel: 0808 800 5000 Weekday 8.00am-10.00pm and Weekends 9.00am-6.00pm - for adults worried about a child. Children 18 or under should call Childline on 0800 1111
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk.
Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Barnardo’s – Cut them free campaign. A campaign targeted at tackling CSE.
Tel: 01332 585371 / Website: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/
National Helpline for male victims of sexual exploitation
Tel: 07808 863 662
CEOP - A law enforcement agency providing support and advice for children, adults or teachers about keeping children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. Submit a report online https://www.ceop.police.uk/ceop-reporting/
Crimestoppers - An independent crime-fighting charity in the UK allows people to call or pass on information about crime anonymously.
Tel: 0800 555 111