External Resources
Below are a range of external resources including helplines and websites where you can find information and support about issues relating to safeguarding.
Helplines
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Phone if you are worried about a child.
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours)
Phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours)
Phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 0808 808 8141 (free phone Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm)
Phone if you are an older person who is experiencing abuse, neglect or financial exploitation.
NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood): 0808 801 0331 (free phone, 10am - 9pm Monday to Thursday & 10am - 6pm on Friday)
Phone if you are an adult survivor of childhood abuse and would like support and advice.
Stop It Now! Helpline: 0808 1000 900 (9am - 9pm Monday to Thursday and from 9am - 5pm on Friday)
Phone if you are worried about your own or someone else's behaviour toward children and young people.
Family Lives Helpline: 0808 800 222 (free from landline and most mobiles, 9am – 9pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday)
Phone if you would like support and advice on family issues.
MACSAS Helpline: 0808 801 0340 (free phone, Saturdays 9.00am - 11.30am and Wednesdays 7.00pm - 9.30pm)
Phone if you (or a relative) have been abused by a church officer.
Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (free phone, Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays), with extended hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, when lines are open until 8pm.)
Phone if you have been affected by a bereavement and would like emotional support.
Sources of support for victims and families of abuse
THE SURVIVORS TRUST - http://thesurvivorstrust.org/
SAFELINE - https://www.safeline.org.uk/
SUPPORT LINE - http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape_sexual-assault.php
VICTIM SUPPORT - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/childhood-abuse
Websites
www.nspcc.org.uk
www.womensaid.org.uk
www.restoredrelationships.org
www.stopitnow.org.uk
www.scie.org.uk
www.ceop.police.uk
www.elderabuse.org.uk
www.ageuk.org.uk
www.barnardos.org.uk
www.spiritualabuse.com
www.modernslavery.co.uk
https://carers.org/
Domestic Abuse Information and Support
Christian and Faith-Based Information and Support
The Association of Christian Counsellors’ (ACC)
The Association of Christian Counsellors’ (ACC) mission statement is to facilitate provision by Christians of quality counselling and pastoral care. Its functions include providing nationwide standards for Christian counselling and care. It also provides a nationwide system for the accreditation of Christian counsellors broadly acceptable to Christian churches, counselling organizations and the wider community. It is a body that represents Christian counsellors and develops relations with institutions such as the social services and health authorities, and with denominations and professional bodies. It encourages, trains and resources pastoral carers and Christian counsellors.
Address: 29 Momus Boulevard, Coventry, CV2 5NA
Tel: 0845 124 9569/0845 124 9570
The Churches Agency for Safeguarding (CAS)
The Churches Agency for Safeguarding’s (CAS) mission is to support Christian churches and organizations to maintain a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults by providing an efficient Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) disclosure support service, offering Appendices 55 safeguarding information and advice and influencing public policy on behalf of its members.
Address: Churches’ Agency for Safeguarding, 25 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5JR
Tel: 020 7467 5216
Email: cas@methodistchurch.org.uk
Thirtyone:eight (formerly CCPAS)
Thirtyone:eight (formerly the Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service) is an independent Christian charity providing professional advice, CRB online and paper disclosure checks (CRB/ISA/AccessNI), support, training and resources in all areas of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and for those affected by abuse throughout the UK.
Address: Thirtyone:eight, PO Box 133, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7UQ
Tel: 0303 003 11 11
Email: info@thirtyoneeight.org
The FaithTrust Institute
The FaithTrust Institute is a multi-faith, multicultural training and educational organization with global reach, working to end sexual and domestic violence. Founded in 1977 by the Revd Dr Marie M. Fortune, the FaithTrust Institute offers a wide range of services and resources, including training, consulting and educational materials.
Mailing address: 2414 SW Andover St, Suite D208, Seattle, WA 98106, USA
Tel: (206) 634-1903 (USA)
Minister and Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors (MACSAS)
MACSAS is a support group for women and men from Christian backgrounds who have been sexually abused by ministers or clergy, as children or as adults. It provides support for survivors who have remained within their Christian communities and for those who have left.
Address: BM MACSAS, London, WC1N 3XX
Email: enquiries@macsas.org.uk (for general enquiries)
Support helpline: 08088 01 03 40 (free phone, Saturdays 9.00am - 11.30am and Wednesdays 7.00pm - 9.30pm)
Support email: support@macsas.org.uk