Our purpose is to provide a safe place for children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse to gain support. On this page, you will find more information about what our support looks like, what we can offer, and how we can help children and young people feel safe, heard and believed as they begin to make sense of their experiences and move forward at their own pace. We also recognise the importance of supporting parents, carers and siblings alongside the child or young person, helping families to better understand their experiences and support them as they move forward.
Specialist Support
Our primary service is one-to-one sessions for children and young people with a trained practitioner, using talking or creative tools:
- These follow a three-phase model: stabilisation (e.g. safety planning, emotional tool kit), trauma-work (e.g. triggers, shame/blame), and resilience (e.g. managing feelings, healthy relationships)
- In-person or online (ages 12+)
- Tailored support plan created after full assessment
- Flexible approaches based on individual needs
- Typically 15-30 sessions, adjusted as needed
Letting The Future In Sessions
This service was developed by the NSPCC for families and secondary victims affected by child sexual abuse:
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- Cognitive and creative approached with a family-focused model recommended by NICE
- 24-30 weekly 1:1 sessions for child/young person
- 4-8 1:1 sessions for parents/carers
- Joint parent/child sessions included
- Support for non-abused siblings offered
We also offer support during and after police involvement, individual work with siblings and help for children affected by parental offending.
