There now follows, for the benefit of victims/survivors, a number of resources which survivors can use, to seek help and support. The groups are mainly set up to assist and help survivors of abuse. Some groups only deal with one sector of the population.
Support service
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CARA
"CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs. CARA provides services to people who live in the Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon, Tendring and Uttlesford districts of Essex. We work in partnership with our sister centres, SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service and SOS Rape Crisis as Synergy Essex to cover the whole of Essex, Thurrock and Southend."
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Care Leaver’s Association
The Care Leavers Association is a national user led charity aimed at improving the lives of care leavers of all ages. We bring together the voices and experiences of care leavers to support care leavers of all ages, improve the current care system and change for the better society’s perception of people in care.
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CIS’ters
According to the website "We are a peer based, emotional support small charity for females age 18+ who as female children were sexually abused within a family environment, by a member of their immediate/extended family. Based on consistent feedback and as per our Constitution, our Trustees have continued to place emphasis on the requirement to maintain a workforce of individuals with lived experience. We continue to be led by and our services delivered by, individuals who were born female, continue to identify as female and who, as children/teens, were sexually abused within a familial environment."
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Freedom from Abuse
Freedom from Abuse CIC (FFA) is focused on reducing the incidence of abuse and aiding recovery from abuse throughout the United Kingdom since 2004. Their leader, Marilyn Hawes says on their website "We are a ‘CAN DO‘ organisation aimed at reducing the incidence of sexual abuse, domestic abuse, harassment, stalking and bullying. We provide a simple to use online platform that educates users on how to identify an abuser, report abuse and consequently protect children in their care. The process is managed entirely within a secure online environment with total confidentiality. A potential abuser or those suffering abuse are not publicly identified unless a case has been established and a charge made."
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Inspiring Scotland
This site is an umbrella organisation for support groups in Scotland
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MACSAS
A support and signposting for church survivors of all denominations and none. (their page includes more resources)
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Safe Spaces
Survivors of C of E and Catholic church abuse
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Survivors Manchester (now We are Survivors)
We Are Survivors is a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across Greater Manchester providing to access quality assured support.
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Survivors Trust
Umbrella organisation who can put you in touch with local support groups.
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Survivors UK
"We are SurvivorsUK. We support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community on your healing journey. We’re also here for loved ones, professionals and survivors who think our service is the right fit for them."
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Victim Support
"We’re here to help anyone affected by crime. Not only those who experience it directly, but also their friends, family and any other people involved. It doesn’t matter when the crime took place, or whether you’ve reported it to the police. You can get our help at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We’re independent from the police, and our support is free and confidential."
Therapy Services
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Survivors UK
"We are SurvivorsUK. We support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community on your healing journey. We’re also here for loved ones, professionals and survivors who think our service is the right fit for them."