Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), also called Child Molestation, is a form of Child Abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation.
Forms of Child Sexual Abuse include engaging in sexual activities with a child (whether by asking or pressuring, or by other means), indecent exposure, child grooming, and child sexual exploitation, such as using a child to produce child pornography.
The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis.
It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse.
SupportLine are a member of the Helplines Association. SupportLine also provides support by email and post.
Support and information is provided by a telephone helpline, email and postal support.
Information and resources are also listed on their website.
The NSPCC lobbies the government on issues relating to child welfare, and creates child abuse public awareness campaigns.
Since the 1980s, the charity has had statutory powers allowing it to apply for help on behalf of children at risk.
NSPCC are the UK's leading children’s charity. We’ve been looking out for children for over 140 years.
ChildLine are a British counselling service for children and young people aged up to 18 in the United Kingdom provided by The National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty to Children.
They deal with any issues which cause distress or concern; some of the most common issues include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation and or divorce, teenage pregnancy, substance misuse, neglect, and psychological abuse.
Victim Support Scotland support victims of crime, witnesses and their family members, regardless of who they are and their circumstances.
Victim Support Scotland's service is independent, free, non-judgemental and confidential.
Victim Support Scotland offer bespoke support, personalised to the needs of each individual.
Victim Support Scotland provides information, practical help, emotional support and guidance through the criminal justice system.
Victim Support Scotland offer specialist services to support people who face specific crimes including murder, terrorism, rape and sexual assault, domestic violence and hate crime.
Victim Support Scotland empower people to cope with the aftermath of a crime and find the strength to move forward with their lives.
Victim Support are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and they put them at the heart of their organisation.
Victim Support's support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support provide specialist services to help people manage after crime and to empower them to ensure their voices are heard individually and collectively at a local and national level.
Victim Support's services help people affected by all types of crime and we provide free confidential support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people affected by crime and traumatic events — regardless of whether they have reported the crime to the police or when it occurred.