Local information and Support
Acts Fast [1] – Abused Children’s Trauma Support, Family Advice & Strategy Teama
The Shores (SARC) [2] – Dorset Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)
Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre [3] – Support Centre for men, women, young people over 16 who have been raped or sexually abused.
Please click here for The Survivor Pathway – Sexual Violence Support Services [4]
The Healthier Together website [8] provides a number of resources of support around child safeguarding, including further information for where your child may be asked to undergo a medical examination or genital examination.
National information and support
ChildLine [9]
FRANK [10] if you are worried about the effect drugs are having on your life or a friend’s.
NSPCC Helplines [11]
The Hideout [12] Women’s Aid have created this space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action.
Young Minds [13] information for young people and children about mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Parents Against Child Sexual Exploitation (PACE) [14] – National charity working with parents and carers of sexually exploited children
Supporting Your Child If They’re Being Bullied A Guide for Parents & Carers [15]
Bullying Incidents – Working with parents Nov 2017 [16]
The Counselling Directory [17] is a useful resource hub for anyone struggling with their emotional wellbeing to be able to find a qualified and insured counsellor.