Child criminal exploitation
As well as receiving help from us, you can also get support from other organisations and charities. These might be located in Greater Manchester or cover the UK. We’ve listed these in one directory for you to search easily.
You can search by name, location or eligibility.
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Barnado's
We offer trauma-based therapeutic intervention for children and young people as part of our Safer Futures Trauma Services.
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Catch22: County Lines Support and Rescue
We provide a specialist support and rescue service for young people and their families who are criminally exploited through county lines.
We deliver a rescue service, with out-of-hours capacity, to secure the safe return home, at a critical teachable moment, of young people from London, the West Midlands, Merseyside and Greater Manchester who are identified outside of their home police force area as a result of their involvement in county lines activity. -
Causeway Charitable Services
We offer support for victims in Greater Manchester including services to prevent re-exploitation, protection while recovering and help to reintegrate back into society.
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Child Exploitation and Online Protection
Report online child sexual abuse to Child Exploitation and Online Protection, which is run by the National Crime Agency.
We have pages designed for children to use from four years up.
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Independent Sexual Violence Advisors
Available at St Mary’s Centre, ISVAs are support workers who’ll assist you after an assault, including supporting you if your case has been taken up by the police or goes to court.
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Infed.org
Not-for-profit education encyclopaedia that has a serious and organised crime toolkit with advice and guidance for professionals working with young people to help spot risks and identify when support is needed.
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Internet Watch Foundation
Report suspected online child sexual abuse images or videos.
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It's Not Okay
"Greater Manchester initiative to protect young people and prosecute offenders.
Each of the ten districts in Greater Manchester has a dedicated team dealing with child sexual exploitation.
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Justice & Care
"Greater Manchester Police work with this charity and will refer you if appropriate.
It provides Victim Navigators to support modern slavery victims who are working with the police to provide evidence.
The Navigators offer support with prosecutions, ensure contact is maintained and keep the victim informed of the process.
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Medaille Trust
We support survivors of modern slavery with first responding, safe houses and outreach services.
We are a first responder organisation that can refer you to the National Referral Mechanism and can offer help and referrals to other organisations.
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National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
If you’re an adult survivor of any form of child abuse, we’re here for you. Taking a first step is difficult, but we can provide you with support and signposting on your road to recovery.
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National Referral Mechanism
A government-run framework for identifying and referring potential victims of modern slavery and ensuring they receive appropriate support.
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National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
We have helplines for children and young people, as well as adults concerned about a child.
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Safecall
We are a free, confidential and anonymous helpline for young people and family members that are affected by county lines and criminal exploitation.
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St. John of God
We provide support and hospitality for victims of modern slavery in Greater Manchester.
You must be referred to this service by a first responder organisation.
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The Children's Society
Our Prevention Programme empowers professionals and the public to help keep children safe.
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The Maggie Oliver Foundation
We exist to create a society where survivors and those at risk of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) are empowered to live fulfilled and successful lives, and where every survivor is treated with dignity, respect and as an equal and valued member of society.
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The Mix
We provide free, confidential support and information for young people under 25.
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The Salvation Army
We provide recovery and reintegration support for victims of modern slavery in England and Wales.
We are a first responder organisation that can refer you to the National Referral Mechanism and can offer help and referrals to other organisations.
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Unseen
Unseen is an anti-slavery charity that runs the modern slavery and exploitation 24-hour helpline.
You can call them anonymously and help is available in more than 200 languages.
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Violence Reduction Unit
Campaign from the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit to encourage people to speak out if they’re concerned about a young person.
It lists different ways to report concerns.