FINDING HELP IF YOU ARE WORRIED
GAV works with other organisations to ensure ongoing safe-guarding and support. If you find yourself in a position where you are worried or scared about your own safety or a member of your family, these organisations can help. Clicking on the logo will take you through to their website.
NSPCC
NSPCC (the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is a charity campaigning and working in child protection in the UK.
For adults concerned about a child. Call 0808 800 5000
Help for children and young people. Call Childline on 0800 1111
YOUNG MINDS
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health. We make sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties. They offer a free text messaging service if a young person is in crisis. For urgent help text YM to 85258
CRIMESTOPPERS
Crimestoppers is a community programme that allows people to provide anonymous information about criminal activity. If you have worries and want to speak up, call 0800 555 111
FEARLESS
Fearless is a site where you can access non-judgemental information and advice about crime and criminality. What makes Fearless different is that they also provide you with a safe place to give information to us about crime - 100% anonymously.
RAPE CRISIS
Rape Crisis exists to improve services and promote the needs and rights of women and girls who have experienced sexual abuse, rape and all forms of sexual violence. They work towards the elimination of sexual violence and abuse, raising awareness in the wider community and with government.
CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
The Children's Society fights for change, supporting disadvantaged children to have better lives. They are building a country where children are free from disadvantage.They support children in their personal development and to build positive relationships enabling children to reach their full potential and realise their ambitions.
BARNARDO'S
With the dedication and expertise of around 8,000 staff, 20,000 volunteers and partners, Barnardo's continues to develop radical solutions to identify vulnerable children, intervene early and support them to work towards a positive future.
CHILDLINE
Childline is a free counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by the NSPCC.
BRECK FOUNDATION
The Breck Foundation campaigns for a safer internet for all children and young people – whether they are gaming, communicating on social media, using apps or taking part in any other internet-based activity.
NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY
The National Crime Agency is a national law enforcement agency in the United Kingdom. It is the UK's lead agency against organised crime; human, weapon and drug trafficking; cyber crime and economic crime that goes across regional and international borders.
CEOP
CEOP is a law enforcement agency and exists to help keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. They help thousands of children and young people every year who have been in a similar situations.
METROPOLITAN POLICE
The Met Police service look after the Greater London area, (excluding City of London) and its 8.6 million residents.
SURREY POLICE
Surrey Police look after the residents of the county of Surrey. First-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.