🧑 You Are Not Alone: Support for Survivors

Content Warning

This website discusses child protection, grooming, online safety, and real-world cases involving sexual offences. Some readers may find this material upsetting or distressing. Reader discretion is advised.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Helplines and Support

UK-based helplines and specialist services offering emotional support, information and advocacy.

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline

24/7 helpline for adults worried about a child’s safety or wellbeing who need advice or support.

NSPCC Website

Childline – 0800 1111

Free, confidential support for children and young people in the UK, by phone or online chat.

Childline Website

Rape Crisis England & Wales

Specialist support, information and referrals for anyone affected by rape, sexual assault or abuse.

RCEW Website

The Survivors Trust

UK-wide umbrella organisation helping survivors find specialist sexual violence support.

TST Website

🌍 International Support Services

Trusted global directories to help you find support services in your country.

GNWS – Lila.Help

Global helpline directory for gender-based violence services worldwide.

Visit Lila.Help

NO MORE Global Directory

International list of crisis centres and support agencies.

NO MORE Directory

Hot Peach Pages

International directory of domestic and sexual violence support (115+ languages).

HotPeachPages Website

WAVE Network – Europe

Helplines and specialist services across European countries.

WAVE – Find Help

VESH Directory

Worldwide emotional-support helpline directory.

View VESH Directory

πŸ’‘ If You Want to Report What Happened

Some survivors want to report straight away, and some never choose to β€” both choices are valid. If you choose to report online harm or grooming, the links below can help.

Report to CEOP

Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) reporting for online abuse concerns.

Report to CEOP

Internet Watch Foundation (IWF)

Report illegal content online anonymously.

Report to IWF

🌱 Your Healing Matters

Healing looks different for everyone. You might be experiencing:

Common reactions

Fear, anxiety or panic
Confusion or shock
Shame, guilt or self-blame
Anger or frustration
Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
Feeling numb or detached

These are normal reactions to trauma β€” not signs of weakness. You deserve time, support and space to heal.

🧑 A Message to Survivors

You are not alone

You are strong.
You are worthy.
You deserve safety, healing and respect.

No matter what someone led you to believe, you did nothing wrong. There is hope. There is support. And you never have to face this alone.

🌍 International Helplines and Support

International organisations offering confidential support, crisis help and guidance for survivors, families and concerned adults worldwide.

Child Helpline International

Global network of child helplines across more than 140 countries, offering free and confidential support to children and young people.

Visit Website

NCMEC – CyberTipline (USA)

The US National Center for Missing & Exploited Children provides reporting and support related to online exploitation and abuse.

CyberTipline

RAINN (USA)

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network – confidential support, live chat and resources for survivors of sexual violence.

RAINN Website

Befrienders Worldwide

International suicide prevention and emotional support services, helping people find local helplines anywhere in the world.

Find Support

Educational content only. Not a law enforcement agency. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999 or 101 for a non emergency.

Concerned about a child’s welfare?

Report here