NSPCC

The NSPCC's aim is to protect children from cruelty, support vulnerable families, campaign for changes to the law and raise awareness about abuse.

Staffordshire SHB
Provides a county wide service to young people and their families where sexually harmful behaviour (SHB) has been identified as an issue. Services include assessment and longer term therapeutic work. Referrals from parents/carers and children/young people accepted up until the age of 17.

Midlands CARS
Provides an independent Children's Advocacy and Representation Service (CARS) to children and young people who are looked after by local authorities.The service recruits and links adult volunteers in the role of Independent Visitor to a child or young person who in growing up in care and has very minimal or discontinued contact with their birth family. The team assists in the oversight of investigations into complaints made against the local authorities concerned with the care and or provision of services, resources and accommodation to children in care and those with disabilities. The team provides visiting contact to young people who are placed in secure accommodation.

North Staffordshire Therapeutic Service
Offers help to children and young people who have experienced any form of abuse, including sexual, physical and emotional abuse, child sexual exploitation or domestic violence. Works with children between the ages of 4 to18 years. Referrals are made by social services, family protection police, education and health services, but parents and children are also welcome to make initial contact.

For further information about the NSPCC please go to www.nspcc.org.uk

 

Last Modified: 02/06/2009 11:27:05
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