Further Reading
Centre of Expertise
On Child Sexual Abuse
Further InformationNSPCC Statistics Briefing:
Child Sexual Abuse
Further Information90% Child Abuse &
Neglect in The UK Today
Further InformationIs This Child
Sexual Abuse?
Further InformationChildren & Young People With
Harmful Sexual Behaviours
Further InformationDisabled
Children
Further InformationAdopted Children – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Further InformationStep Toward Prevention
Lucy Faithful Foundation
Further InformationResponding To Children Who Display Harmful Sexualised Behaviours
Further InformationUnderstanding Harmful Sexualised Behaviour –
NSPCC Learning
Further InformationHarmful Sexual
Behaviour –
Bluestar Project
Further InformationPlease click the icons below to access the further reading materials.
Recommendations for Change
An NSPCC Learning Podcast
NSPCC Learning has published the first episode of a five part podcast series exploring the recommendations made in the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). The episode discusses: why IICSA was set up; how the NSPCC contributed
to the Inquiry; and how the Inquiry engaged with people who experienced child sexual
abuse. The second episode looks at data and will be be available on 28 February 2024.
Why Language
Matters
NSPCC Learning has published a blog discussing the language we use to talk about people who sexually abuse children, as part of its Why Language Matters series. The blog looks at terminology, addressing the context in which abuse takes place, and the risks of
obscuring the complexity of child sexual abuse through language.
Devon and Cornwall Police
Sexual Assault Referral Centre
0300 303 4626
We offer a dedicated children’s service for children up to their 18th birthday who have been raped or sexually assaulted.
Non-recent assaults are classified as anything that has happened more than 10 days ago. In Devon including Torbay and Plymouth, these are dealt with at our specialist paediatric service in Exeter. In Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly, these cases are seen at our Truro SARC. The children’s service ensure that every referral for a child or young person is reviewed by the clinical team, to make sure that all health needs are addressed. They consider a broad range of support services for children and ensure appropriate onward referrals to relevant services, including the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service.
If you or somebody you know has been a victim of non-recent sexual assault you can get help by calling 0300 3034626 or by filling in a quick referral form.
Children who have experienced recent cases of sexual assault (10 days or less ago) in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are cared for at our facility in Exeter. They will be given immediate medical care, a forensic medical assessment, emergency contraception if required, and support and advice about what to do next.
We can also arrange for an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) to support you with any police investigation.
If you or somebody you know has been a victim of recent sexual assault you can get help by calling 0300 3034626 or by filling in a quick referral form.
Useful Numbers and Resources
Childline – 0800 1111
0800 1111 for anyone up to 18 years old. Great wealth of interactive info for both children and adults NSPCC
NSPCC Helpline – 0808 800 5000
0808 800 5000 for adults with concerns about a child or situation. Open 9am 10pm calls can be anonymous
NSPCC Learning
Resources for carers and professionals
Stop It Now – 0808 1000 900
Full website with information and confidential helpline
Mosac
Supports parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused. Provides training and online counselling.