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Support for victims and their families

Child sexual exploitation focused services

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The Holly Project

If you are a victim of child sexual exploitation, then please get in touch with The Holly Project! We are child sexual exploitation survivors. We understand you!
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PACE

A national charity working to keep children safe from exploitation by supporting their parents, disrupting the offenders and working in partnership with police and family services.
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The Children’s Society

The Children’s Society are a national charity working to transform the hopes and happiness of young people facing abuse, exploitation and neglect.

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Axis

A free and confidential counselling service to those in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin who have suffered childhood sexual, physical or emotional abuse.
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BEAM

An emotional health and wellbeing drop-in service for young people under 25 years old who are registered with a GP in Shropshire, Telford or Wrekin.

For practitioners and professionals

 

If you suspect a child is being sexually exploited or have concerns that a child may be at risk then you have a duty to report it.

First responders must notify the Home Office of all suspected cases of child sexual exploitation. They have an obligation to capture and report all information under the Modern Slavery Act. 

First responders include:

  • all council employees
  • police officers
  • the Border Force and
  • the UK Visas and Immigration.

Useful documents

Contact the police

Phone 999

If a child is at immediate risk of harm.

Contact the police

Phone 101

If you have concerns or suspicions.

The Family Connect team

Phone 01952 385385

Email familyconnect@telford.gov.uk.

Useful websites for practitioners and professionals

 
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Family Connect

Comprehensive local information relating to the needs of children. Please report safeguarding concerns to Family Connect.
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Black Country Women’s Aid

Refuge and outreach for victims of modern slavery, supporting survivors who are referred by the National Referral Mechanism (NRM).
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Barnados

Provides direct, specialist support to trafficked children, helping them cope with the experience and emotional trauma.
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ECPAT

A leading national provider of support and information for children at risk of trafficking and exploitation.

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Unseen

We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery.
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Migrant Help

One of the leading providers of specialist support and accommodation services for victims and their dependants.
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Mental Health Midlands Partnership

The Wellbeing Service offers a range of recommended talking therapies for mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. People can self-refer.