The following directory is for Young Victims of crime.
The below Youth Victim directory has information and contact details on various service providers of advice and support.
They provide support and 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. Anyone can get our help at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Victim support are independent from the police, and their support is free and confidential.
08081689111 – 24/7
Provide long term trauma-informed support to children & young people in London affected by violence and exploitation.
020 3911 9391 (open 9am-10pm Mon to Fri; 2pm-10pm Sat & Sun)
A free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence.
0808 802 9999 – 24/7
08082000247 – 24/7
Homepage – National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
County Lines Support
Providing specialist support service for children, young people and their families who are criminally exploited through county lines.
County Lines Support | Catch22
Email: countylinessupport@catch-22.org.uk
London: Sandra.Baah@catch-22.org.uk
Male victim service Hertfordshire/London – Westminster.
Offering a range of immediate safety and support advice, emotional support, and ongoing personalised support to assist individuals to increase their safety and improve their health and wellbeing. As part of this, they provide a 12-week trauma-informed programme.
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
The staff work with you on a range of platforms phone/online or at an accessible community organisation.
Phone: 0203 326 8764
Email: wmvs@cranstoun.org.uk
Website: Male Victims Service | Cranstoun
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) is the UK’s only dedicated national support service for adult survivors of all forms of childhood abuse. Their mission is to provide specialist, confidential support that empowers survivors to heal and thrive.
Support for people abused in childhood (18+).
0808 801 0331
10am-9pm Mon-Thu
10am-6pm Fri
Supporting LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse. Also support young people who are experiencing or worried about abuse.
0800 999 5428
Email: help@galop.org.uk
London’s first and only organisation for care-affected girls and young women (13-24 years), offering early-intervention provision to overcome trauma and build resilience. Specialising in working in VAWG (violence against women and girls), for our 98% BME service users, delivering eight co-curated programmes of support.
07956 718426/ 0300 102 1803
639 High Road, London, N17 8AA
For those experiencing domestic violence or have experienced sexual violence, there are a wealth of support options out there for you. They have collected a list of services in the London area, we also have domestic abuse and sexual violence helplines and live chats, and mobile apps you can access.
This service also connects women who have been victims of Domestic Abuse with circles of support.
Working alongside Catch 22, London Youth and Kooth, Advance offers 13–18-year-old girls and young women, who reside in London one-to-one, emotional and practical support.
Is full of advice and information to give young people the tools to look after their mental health. Empowering parents and professionals to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives.
A free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence.
0808 802 9999 – 24/7
08082000247 – 24/7
Homepage – National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
020 3745 8374
Email: info@saferlondon.org.uk
They provide support and 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. Anyone can get our help at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Victim support are independent from the police, and their support is free and confidential.
08081689111 – 24/7
Provide long term trauma-informed support to children & young people in London affected by violence and exploitation.
020 3911 9391 (open 9am-10pm Mon to Fri; 2pm-10pm Sat & Sun)
Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous support for anyone aged 13+ who needs help with their mental health. You can chat with counsellors, join mini-activities, journalling, podcasts and more.
Self-referral: https://www.kooth.com/signup/available-in-many-areas
Working alongside Catch 22, London Youth and Kooth, Advance offers 13–18-year-old girls and young women, who reside in London one-to-one, emotional and practical support.
Online referral: Children & Families – St Giles (stgilestrust.org.uk)
020 3886 1000
They offer 4-weekly Parent support sessions and work collaboratively with the whole family and wider support networks to end the cycle of abuse and repair family relationships.
They work with families using the solution focused approach which gives the family full control in the direction of the work.
https://familybasedsolutions.org.uk/
Phone: 020 8363 6262
Supporting LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse. Also support young people who are experiencing or worried about abuse.
0800 999 5428
Email: help@galop.org.uk
For those experiencing Child to Parent Abuse.
They have developed a range of virtual services for parents to enable access from anywhere in the UK. As well as our team-led services, they have also built up a strong online peer community to ensure they can talk in a safe space with others in a similar situation.
Online referral:
Child to parent abuse | Parental Education Growth Support (PEGS) (pegsupport.co.uk)
For those experiencing domestic violence or have experienced sexual violence, there are a wealth of support options out there for you. They have collected a list of services in the London area, we also have domestic abuse and sexual violence helplines and live chats, and mobile apps you can access.
This service also connects women who have been victims of Domestic Abuse with circles of support.
Guidance, advocacy & support through the CJS, practical support i.e. financial affairs & housing issues, trauma & bereavement counselling.
0300 303 1984
www.victimsupport.org.uk/more-us/why-choose-us/specialist-services/homicide-service/
Is full of advice and information to give young people the tools to look after their mental health. Empowering parents and professionals to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives.
A free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence.
0808 802 9999 – 24/7
Male victim service Hertfordshire/London – Westminster.
Offering a range of immediate safety and support advice, emotional support, and ongoing personalised support to assist individuals to increase their safety and improve their health and wellbeing. As part of this, they provide a 12-week trauma-informed programme.
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
The staff work with you on a range of platforms phone/online or at an accessible community organisation.
Phone: 0203 326 8764
An advice line to support men (aged 16+) affected by domestic abuse. They have a hub which was created to help you find contacts to your local male victim’s domestic abuse service, access refuges / safe houses for male victims, and find a range of services offering specialised support for other areas of need including housing and homelessness, immigration, mental health and wider.
0808 8010327
10am-5pm Mon-Fri
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men’s Advice Line UK (mensadviceline.org.uk)
08082000247 – 24/7
Homepage – National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
Support for those experiencing Child to Parent Abuse. As well as group sessions, they provide intensive one-to-one support to parents and carers experiencing child to parent violence. These are aimed at helping them manage out of control or violent behaviour through Non-Violence Resistance strategies. Sessions can be tailored to individuals and are facilitated by a qualified therapist or an accredited Non-Violence Resistance practitioner in either a clinical setting or their family home.
0300 1800 090
10am-4pm Mon,Tues,Fri
10am-7:30pm Wed,Thur
PAC-UK | Child to Parent Violence Services
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) is the UK’s only dedicated national support service for adult survivors of all forms of childhood abuse. Their mission is to provide specialist, confidential support that empowers survivors to heal and thrive.
Support for people abused in childhood (18+).
0808 801 0331
10am-9pm Mon-Thu
10am-6pm Fri
Childline offers free and confidential support for a wide range of issues, including child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation and/or divorce, teenage pregnancy, substance misuse, neglect, and psychological abuse.
0800 1111 – 24/7
For 11–18-year-olds. Helpful information and guidance on a range of key online safety topics including Online bullying, Privacy settings, Sextortion, Fake news, Location services, Gaming, Phishing/Scams.
Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous support for anyone aged 13+ who needs help with their mental health. You can chat with counsellors, join mini-activities, journalling, podcasts and more.
Self-referral: https://www.kooth.com/signup/available-in-many-areas
Working alongside Catch 22, London Youth and Kooth, Advance offers 13–18-year-old girls and young women, who reside in London one-to-one, emotional and practical support.
Online referral: Children & Families – St Giles (stgilestrust.org.uk)
9:30am-4pm Tues,Thur,Fri
Parenting programmes support families and caregivers of 0-19 year olds, around the UK. They’re designed to help parents and children bond, learn, or overcome difficulties.
Parenting support services | Action For Children
Phone: 0300 123 2112 (open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).
Victim Services who provide Support for Parents whose child has been a victim or witness of crime.
It doesn’t matter when the crime took place, or whether you’ve reported it to the police. Anyone can get our help at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
08081689111 – 24/7
08082000247 – 24/7
Homepage – National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
Is full of advice and information to give young people the tools to look after their mental health. Empowering parents and professionals to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives.
Emotional support for under 18s. NSPCC offers guidance and support on issues affecting children. Their dedicated child protection specialists will be able to advise and take any necessary action.
NSPCC also provide advice on starting family conversations about online safety for children under 18.
11am-5pm Mon-Fri
National Crime Agency’s CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.
Email: ceopeducation@nca.gov.uk
Providing dedicated support to those who are at risk of, or who have experienced sexual abuse/exploitation, and/or criminal exploitation. Also support to parents & carers whose loved ones have experienced child exploitation or been impacted by violence.
Telephone: 020 7021 0301
Email: referrals@saferlondon.org.uk
An advice line to support men (aged 16+) affected by domestic abuse. They have a hub which was created to help you find contacts to your local male victim’s domestic abuse service, access refuges / safe houses for male victims, and find a range of services offering specialised support for other areas of need including housing and homelessness, immigration, mental health and wider.
0808 8010327
10am-5pm Mon-Fri
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men | Men’s Advice Line UK (mensadviceline.org.uk)
A free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence.
0808 802 9999 – 24/7
Online referral: Children & Families – St Giles (stgilestrust.org.uk)
Male victim service Hertfordshire/London – Westminster.
Offering a range of immediate safety and support advice, emotional support, and ongoing personalised support to assist individuals to increase their safety and improve their health and wellbeing. As part of this, they provide a 12-week trauma-informed programme.
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
The staff work with you on a range of platforms phone/online or at an accessible community organisation.
Phone: 0203 326 8764
Supporting LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse. Also support young people who are experiencing or worried about abuse.
0800 999 5428
Email: help@galop.org.uk
London’s first and only organisation for care-affected girls and young women (13-24 years), offering early-intervention provision to overcome trauma and build resilience. Specialising in working in VAWG (violence against women and girls), for our 98% BME service users, delivering eight co-curated programmes of support.
07956 718426/ 0300 102 1803
639 High Road, London, N17 8AA
For those experiencing domestic violence or have experienced sexual violence, there are a wealth of support options out there for you. They have collected a list of services in the London area, we also have domestic abuse and sexual violence helplines and live chats, and mobile apps you can access.
This service also connects women who have been victims of Domestic Abuse with circles of support.
Childline offers free and confidential support for a wide range of issues, including child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation and/or divorce, teenage pregnancy, substance misuse, neglect, and psychological abuse.
0800 1111 – 24/7
Catch On is a free educational resource about Child Exploitation aimed at pupils in Years 7 and 8 (aged 11-13), with additional activities for pupils with special educational needs.
Email: catchon@catch-22.org.uk
For 11–18-year-olds. Helpful information and guidance on a range of key online safety topics including Online bullying, Privacy settings, Sextortion, Fake news, Location services, Gaming, Phishing/Scams.
Catch 22’s needs-focused services empower victims and witnesses to cope and recover from the impact of crime and anti-social behaviour, by providing a range of support including emotional and practical guidance, advocacy and advice.
Online referral:
Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous support for anyone aged 13+ who needs help with their mental health. You can chat with counsellors, join mini-activities, journalling, podcasts and more.
Self-referral: https://www.kooth.com/signup/available-in-many-areas
Working alongside Catch 22, London Youth and Kooth, Advance offers 13–18-year-old girls and young women, who reside in London one-to-one, emotional and practical support.
020 3886 1000
For anyone aged 16-24 – both male and female – who are affected by violence, criminally or sexually exploited. Recognises the blurring of lines between victim and perpetrator as well as traditional boundaries of young person and adult. It additionally provides one-to-one caseworker support
020 3745 8374
Email: info@saferlondon.org.uk
Referral: LGEreferral@saferlondon.org.uk
Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
