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    Support from Agencies in Scotland

    Thankfully there are a wide and varied range of support services in Scotland.

    Although we have provided a list of some of these, this list is not exhaustive.

The need for further support

We want you to talk about Child Sexual Abuse prevention - but this may open up old wounds, or it may put you in an area that you need further support.                 

As well as Stop It Now! Scotland, the agencies listed below (it is not an exhaustive list) can offer confidential help and support. 

 

Some Support Services

These include:  

NAPAC (The National Association for People Abused in Childhood) Phone: 0808 801 0331 Monday to Thursday, 10am to 9pm Friday 10am to 6pm

UK-wide charity supporting adults who were abused in childhood. Find support in your local area or call the support line – calls won't show up on your bill and are free from all landlines and mobiles

Victim Support Scotland Phone: 0800 160 1985 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm)

Provides information and support for victims of crime. It doesn't matter whether the crime was reported to the police or if the crime took place a long time ago. You can also search for victim support in your area for local help and advice.

 

Children 1st

Provides local support for children who have experienced abuse to rebuild their lives, and a dedicated support line for anyone abused while at Fort Augustus or Carlekemp schools. Call 0800 345 7457 Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm, weekends 12 noon to 8pm.

Speak out Scotland Phone: 07873258677

Provides support services for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Glasgow and the surrounding area, including specialist counselling, a self help group and a support helpline.

Rape Crisis Scotland Phone: 08088 01 03 02 (6pm to midnight, 7 days a week)

Provides a rape crisis helpline and email support for anyone affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives. They can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres or other services for ongoing support.

Open Secret Phone: 01324 630100 Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm Friday 9am to 3pm Email: info@opensecret.org

Provides confidential support to individuals and families impacted by childhood abuse or trauma. Most services are based in the Forth Valley area, but some are available throughout Scotland.

Ritual Abuse Network Scotland (RANS) Phone: 01382 224737

Confidential support and information for survivors of organised/ritual abuse, including a survivors forum.

Womens Aid

A grassroots organisation providing life-line services for those experiencing domestic abuse

Survivors of child sexual abuse

Are you or someone you know a survivor of child sexual abuse or exploitation?

Did you know?

On average, it takes 7 years for an individual to disclose sexual abuse. The younger the child was when the sexual abuse started, the longer it took for them to disclose.

Source - NSPCC
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