Child abuse support organisations
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
A charity working to prevent abuse and help children and their families when abuse has happened.
Helpline 0808 800 5000
Barnardo's
A children's charity working to support and protect children and young people across the UK.
Childline
A free, private and confidential service where children can talk to a trained counsellor about anything that’s troubling them, any time of day.
Police Child Exploitation and Online Protection command
A National Crime Agency service for reporting online child abuse.
Criminal exploitation
Parents Against Child Exploitation (Pace)
Support for parents and carers of children who are being exploited by criminals.
Sexual abuse
Lucy Faithfull Foundation
A UK-wide charity set up to tackle child sexual abuse.
Parents Protect
A website from the Lucy Faithfull Foundation that helps parents and carers protect children from sexual abuse.
Stop it now
A confidential hotline, live chat and secure messaging service, run by the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.
For anyone who is worried about child abuse, including people worried about their own thoughts and behaviour towards children.
Helpline 0808 1000 900
Local support
Operation Encompass Teachers' Helpline:0204 5139990
Operates from 8am to 1pm, from Monday to Friday, staffed by a child and educational psychologist or clinical psychologist. There is no charge to the teacher or school for the specialist professional advice.
Devon & Torbay Safeguarding Children Boards: 0345 155 1071
If you are concerned about a child or young person in Devon and want to speak to someone contact our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
The victim care unit helps victims navigate and make informed choices about the organisation they wish to receive support from. Lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and Saturday to Sunday 9am to 5pm.
Enables children and young people people having experienced an abusive relationship to flourish within a therapeutic setting.
Email for more information.