HAVE YOU SEXUAL VIOLENCE OR ABUSE BEEN AFFECTED BY

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1 HAVE YOU BEEN AFFECTED BY SEXUAL VIOLENCE OR ABUSE? Commissioned by Department of Health, Social and Public Safety. Compiled by The Nexus Institute.

2 Contents Help Lines 7-9 Specialist Reporting & Investigating Sexual Crimes Signposting s

3 WHAT IS SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ABUSE? Any behaviour perceived to be of a sexual nature which is unwanted or takes place without consent or understanding. Tacking Sexual Violence and Abuse - A Regional Strategy The Law recognises that no child is capable of consenting to any sexual behaviour. Needing Help? There can be many reasons for feeling you need help. You may be experiencing intrusive thoughts about things that occurred in your past that you felt you had dealt with. You may be experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, and/or feelings of helplessness. You may be feeling guilty, or confused, ashamed and dirty. None of these feelings are your fault, but they are your current reality and will impact on your life and your relationships with others in a negative way that makes you feel worse. It can feel like a vicious circle and you need help to break it. In the words of one survivor; You feel so isolated and alone. No one seems to be able to give you any answers. Accessing Help All of the agencies in this Directory will be happy to offer you help. The following types of support are included in this directory: Specialist counselling for survivors: Children, Young People and Adults Reporting and investigating sexual violence offering general counselling or other related support services not necessarily only for survivors of sexual violence Please note that only services which you can contact yourself are included. GPs, community nurses or social workers may be able to refer you to other services such as clinical psychology which are not listed here. 4 5

4 Payment Some agencies included in this Directory are in a position to offer free help, while others will ask for a donation towards their costs. This donation is voluntary and should not be more than you can afford. Most agencies offer a scale of suggested donations in accordance with individual circumstances. In all cases, the donation can be negotiated and your counsellor will, if you wish, help you in this matter. Disclaimer The agencies included in this Directory all offer help to those who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or current sexual violence. Some agencies have more experience than others and some specialise in this area of work. It is important that you find the right place for you, a place where you feel safe, so don't be afraid to shop around and ALWAYS ask for evidence of experience and qualifications in this area of counselling. We hope that this Directory will be a good aid to you in finding the help you need and deserve and we wish you well on your journey. 6 Help Lines

5 Help Lines Young Persons Help Lines Help Lines Adult Help Lines ChildLine Child Abuse Investigation Unit Lifeline National Association for People Abused in Childhood NSPCC Free 24 hour helpline. Emergency line. Suicide Prevention 24/7. National Support helpline. Includes database with UK wide support organisations. Helpline for concerned adults or Domestic Violence 24 hour helpline Faoiseamh Gender Essence Law Centre (NI) For anyone experiencing or who have lived with domestic violence. Language line available for non-english speakers. Textphone for people with hearing impairment. Helpline for survivors of clerical sexual abuse. Monday to Wednesdays 11am - 8pm. Fridays 11am - 4pm. Specialist counselling for transgendered, transsexual or intersexed adults including issues of sexual abuse/violence. Sexual exploitation. Lines are open Monday - Friday from 09.30am pm (N.I.) (ROI) Lifeline Suicide Prevention 24/ National Association for People Abused in Childhood National Support helpline. Includes database with UK wide support organisations NSPCC Help & advice for adults concerned about children Rape Crime Unit of PSNI Emergency 24 hour number or 999 Crimestoppers 8 Stop It Now The Samaritans For individuals concerned about their own thoughts and behaviours towards children

6 Specialist Province Wide listed in this section are available to anyone in Northern Ireland and may have a centre near you. Local offices are also listed in the section on each county. Alliance Victim Support Men and women 16+ and their families who experienced abuse in institutions during childhood. Access to counselling, family tracing, legal services Brook NI Specialist counselling for women under 19 and men under 25 years Child Care Centre Investigation and treatment of child sexual abuse & telephone consultation service Gender Essence Support Specialist counselling for transgendered, transsexual or intersexed adults including issues of sexual abuse/violence Specialist The NEXUS Institute Specialist counselling for male and female survivors of sexual abuse/violence

7 Specialist Province Wide Belfast Northern Ireland Federation NSPCC Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse NI Accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and/sexual violence. Links to counselling, outreach, drop-in service, advocacy, group/individual sessions, support with solicitors, SSA, Social, case training programmes, follow-up, training, prevention and protection. Support for those affected by exploitation and trafficking. Advice, counselling, treatment. Support to young witnesses in all crown courts. Independent visitors for looked after children. Domestic abuse recovery services. Females 14+ & males 15+ province wide, home visits offered Belfast Cognitive Therapy Belfast & Lisburn Brook NI Colin Community Counselling Specialist counselling in sexual abuse/violence. Accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and/sexual violence. Links to counselling, outreach, drop-in service, advocacy, group /individual sessions, support with solicitors, SSA, Social, case training programmes, follow-up, training, prevention and protection. Specialist counselling for women under 19 and men under 25 years. Specialist counselling, also offer workshops for sexual abuse survivors that focus on anger, anxiety, stress and self esteem org.uk Threshold Child & Adolescent Counselling Service Specialist counselling for young people 4-18 years of age Youth Counselling 24/7 free telephone counselling available to young people age in despair & crisis with access to follow-on six sessions of crisis counselling, links to complimentary therapies, befriending and mentoring. Creative therapy available for children under 11 experiencing crisis or despair or affected by this in their family

8 Specialist Belfast Co. Antrim Family Trauma Centre Falls Women's Centre Gender Essence Support Institute of Counselling and Personal Development Men to Men Under 18's who have suffered trauma province wide. Specialist counselling in sexual abuse/violence. Also advice and advocacy, court support and stress management. Specialist counselling for transgendered, transsexual or intersexed adults including issues of sexual abuse/violence. Specialist counselling in sexual abuse/violence. Specialist counselling for men and women 17+ in Belfast Antrim, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne & Newtownabbey Family Centre Accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and/sexual violence. Links to counselling, outreach, drop-in service, advocacy, group/individual sessions, support with solicitors, SSA, Social, case training programmes, follow-up, training, prevention and protection. Family centres deal with family centred problems which include helping families with sexual abuse. Support includes therapeutic interventions for individuals and families. Family centres are run by social workers and health visitors Antrim Family Centre Newtownabbey Family Centre NSPCC The NEXUS Institute Advice, counselling, treatment. Support to young witnesses in all crown courts. Independent visitors for looked after children. Domestic abuse recovery services. Specialist counselling for male and female survivors of sexual abuse/violence The NEXUS Institute Threshold Child & Adolescent Counselling Service Specialist counselling for male and female survivors of sexual abuse/violence 16+. Specialist counselling for young people

9 Specialist Co. Armagh Co. Down Craigavon & Banbridge Newry, Mourne, South Down and South Armagh The NEXUS Institute Accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and/sexual violence. Links to counselling, outreach, drop-in service, advocacy, group/ individual sessions, support with solicitors, SSA, Social, case training programmes, follow-up, training, prevention and protection. Accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and/sexual violence. Links to counselling, outreach, drop-in service, advocacy, group /individual sessions, support with solicitors, SSA, Social, case training programmes, follow-up, training, prevention and protection. Specialist counselling for male and female survivors of sexual abuse/violence Newry Family Resource Centre North Down and Ards Co. Fermanagh Fermanagh Children aged 5-18 in the Southern Trust area. Access via social services. Accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and/sexual violence. Links to counselling, outreach, drop-in service, advocacy, group/ individual sessions, support with solicitors, SSA, Social, case training programmes, follow-up, training, prevention and protection. Accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and/sexual violence. Links to counselling, outreach, drop-in service, advocacy, group /individual sessions, support with solicitors, SSA, Social, case training programmes, follow-up, training, prevention and protection The NEXUS Institute Specialist counselling for male and female survivors of sexual abuse/violence

10 Co. L/Derry Co. L Derry 18 Causeway Women s Aid Foyle Magherafelt Family Centre Men's Action Network Accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and/sexual violence. Links to counselling, outreach, drop-in service, advocacy, group/ individual sessions, support with solicitors, SSA, Social, case training programmes, follow-up, training, prevention and protection. Accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and/sexual violence. Links to counselling, outreach, drop-in service, advocacy, group/individual sessions, support with solicitors, SSA, Social, case conferences, court support, specialist training programmes, follow-up, training, prevention and protection. Support for those affected by exploitation and trafficking. Family centres deal with family centred problems which include helping families with sexual abuse. Support includes therapeutic interventions for individuals and families. Family centres are run by social workers and health visitors. Facilitation of self help group for male survivors of sexual abuse NEST The NEXUS Institute Western Health & Social Care Trust Psychosexual Service Co. Tyrone Cookstown Family Centre Cookstown & Dungannon Group counselling for adults surviving trauma. Faith based, open to all. Specialist counselling for male and female survivors of sexual abuse/violence 16+. Specialist psychotherapy for adult survivors of sexual trauma, sexual dysfunction difficulties & those who have behaved in sexually inappropriate ways. Family centres deal with family centred problems which include helping families with sexual abuse. Support includes therapeutic interventions for individuals and families. Family centres are run by social workers and health visitors. Accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and/sexual violence. Links to counselling, outreach, drop-in service, advocacy, group/individual sessions, support with solicitors, SSA, Social, case training programmes, follow-up, training, prevention and protection org.uk 19

11 Specialist Co. Tyrone Omagh The NEXUS Institute Accommodation to women and children experiencing domestic and/sexual violence. Links to counselling, outreach, drop-in service, advocacy, group /individual sessions, support with solicitors, SSA, Social, case training programmes, follow-up, training, prevention and protection. Specialist counselling for male and female survivors of sexual abuse/violence Cross Border offering specialist counselling 20 Donegal Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Sligo Rape Crisis Rape Crisis North East (Dundalk) (+353) Freephone: (+353) (+353) Reporting & Investigating Sexual Crimes

12 Reporting and Investigating Sexual Abuse/Violence Rape Crime Units In an emergency ring or 999 Crimestoppers Police Exchange Number: If you are unsure about reporting the matter you can ring the Rape Crime Units for more information and advice on the reporting process. Child Abuse Investigation Units In an emergency ring or 999 Area Antrim Address 24 Castle Street Antrim BT41 4JE Area Belfast Ballymena Portadown Address 102a Ladas Drive Belfast BT6 9FH 26 Galgorm Road Ballymena BT43 5EY Mahon Road Portadown BT62 3SF North Belfast East Belfast Coleraine Dundonald Grosvenor Rd Belfast BT12 4GL 227 Woodstock Road Belfast BT6 8PR 17 Lodge Road Coleraine BT52 1LY Upper Newtownards Road Belfast BT16 1RF Enniskillen 48 Queen Street Enniskillen BT74 7JR L'Derry 4 Maydown Road L'Derry BT47 6SJ Newry 3 Belfast Road Newry BT34 1EF

13 Reporting and Investigating Sexual Abuse/Violence Gateway to Children's Social Work Service First point of contact if you have concerns about a child or a family. 24 Area Belfast Gateway Northern Health & Social Care Trust - covers Co. Antrim Southern Health & Social Care Trust - covers Co. Armagh, Co. Fermanagh South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust - covers Co. Down Western Health & Social Care Trust - covers Co. L/Derry & Co. Tyrone Out of Hours Out of Hours Out of Hours Out of Hours Out of Hours Signposting s

14 Signposting s Province Wide These agencies offer general counselling and support to survivors and may signpost on to other organisations who specialise in this field. listed in this section are available to anyone in Northern Ireland and may have a centre near you. Local offices are also listed in the section on each county. Accord NI Age Concern/ Help the Aged NI Advocacy Development Barnardo's Barnardo's NOVA Trauma Support Counselling on relationship/family issues including sexual abuse/ violence. Psychosexual therapy for individuals and/or couples. (Catholic based, open to all). Men and women and 50+ who have experienced sexual abuse and/or assault. Offer advocacy, support to report the abuse or attack, contact with other agencies that may also provide support. Counselling for children province wide. Therapeutic support for children, young people and families who have experienced psychological trauma (Banbridge) (Portadown) Cruse Bereavement Care (Regional Office) Parents Advice Centre PCI Counselling PIPS (Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide & Self Harm) Bereavement support for adults, children and young people from 4+, counselling, information, support in a bereavement group. Information, support & guidance for family issues. General counselling for adults (mainly married couples) throughout province. Clients do not have to be Presbyterian. Support for sexual abuse survivors who are contemplating suicide. Support is also given to families who are struggling coming to terms that a member of their family has been sexually abused. Freephone Helpline for young people: Confidential Freephone Helpline: or Freephone:

15 Signposting s Province Wide Belfast Relate NI Restore The Rainbow Project Counselling on relationship/family issues for adults and young people 11 years +. Young people's services available Banbridge, Belfast, Coleraine, Cookstown, Derry and Newry. General counselling including sexual abuse. General counselling for gay and bisexual young people and men 14+ including sexual abuse/violence Accord NI Corpus Christi Lenadoon Counselling Project New Life Counselling Counselling on relationship/family units. Psychosexual therapy for individuals and/or couples. General counselling. Young people 14+. Children 5-11 and young adults living in North & West Belfast belfast.com One Point Referral Team - Belfast Adults in Belfast. Offer assessment and referral to appropriate service. Encouraged to contact GP first The Mount Help Centre Church based counselling agency that is open to all denominations. General counselling

16 Signposting s Belfast Co. Armagh Parents' Advice Centre SPES Community Counselling Co. Antrim Information, support & guidance for family issues. Crisis counselling including out of hours for range of issues including sexual abuse/violence for under 18 years living in Greater Belfast area. Freephone Care in Crisis Craigavon and Banbridge Community HCS Trust Trauma Counselling Service Springwell Centre Male & female 13+. Anyone affected by the Troubles or other trauma. General counselling for all adults & children from 5+: individual, systemic family and couple therapy Antrim Counselling Centre Male/female 14+ Antrim/Ballymena area Co. Down Barnardo's Available to families experiencing problems such as separation, stress, communication problems. Offer relationship work, assessment re: understanding of families'/parents' ability to meet children's needs Christian Guidelines General counselling

17 Signposting s Co. Fermanagh Co. L/Derry The Aisling Centre Co. L/Derry Psychotherapy including sexual abuse/violence Youthlife Zest - Healing the Hurt Young people 11+ and families who have experienced bereavement and loss e.g. separation Individual and group counselling, personal development programmes Counselling mainly self-harm & suicide prevention Derry Well Women Centre General counselling, personal development programmes, eating disorders therapy group, training for counsellors Co. Tyrone Men's Action Network Parents' Advice Centre Relate NI General counselling for men 18+. Information, support & guidance for family issues. Counselling on relationship/family issues including sexual abuse/violence Accord NI Koram Centre Counselling on relationship/family issues including sexual abuse/violence. Psychosexual therapy for individuals and/or couples. General counselling for men & women The Rainbow Project General counselling & listening ear for gay and bisexual men age 14+. Derry: Coleraine: Tara Centre Psychotherapy - approach is holistic & addresses a wide range of issues including sexual abuse

18 Signposting s Glossary Supporting Victims of Crime SSA Social Agency Victim Support Northern Ireland An independent charity that supports people affected by crime. Offers confidential services including: Community service - coping with the personal effects of crime and dealing with the police, courts, legal professions & making a claim. Criminal injuries compensation service - helping victims of violent crime to claim compensation. Belfast North and West Belfast South and East Derry/Londonderry Lisburn Newry Omagh G.P. HSC NEST NSPCC PCI PSNI General Practitioner Health & Social Care New Experience for Survivors of Trauma National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Presbyterian Church in Ireland Police Service of Northern Ireland Victim Support Northern Ireland Derry/Londonderry, Limavady, Magherafelt, Strabane Witness Service supporting people going to court. Helps witnesses at all Crown, Magistrates, Youth and Appeal courts