NAPAC - the National Association for People Abused in Childhood

"It was an honour for NAPAC to be present for the relaunch of Operation Makesafe last week. Raising awareness about child sexual exploitation is critical to preventing abuse and protecting children. Operation Makesafe empowers hotel staff to act as an essential line of defence, ensuring that exploitation doesn’t remain hidden in the shadows. NAPAC commends national policing and the hospitality industry for taking such a collaborative approach, which will safeguard children and support survivors." - Gabrielle Shaw, Chief Executive, NAPAC Learn more about Operation Makesafe: https://lnkd.in/eYwX-StD #ChildSafeguarding #OperationMakesafe #SaferStayForAll #ProtectingChildren #HydrantProgramme #CSETaskforce #NAPAC

🌟 Happy International Volunteer Day!🌟 Today, we want to take a moment to celebrate and thank our extraordinary team of volunteers. 🩵 From the moment you joined us, you’ve brought boundless dedication, compassion, and generosity to supporting survivors. Your unwavering commitment has touched countless lives, offering hope and healing to so many who turn to us. Your contributions inspire us every day, and your efforts never go unnoticed—we simply couldn’t do this without you. 🙌 Thank you for being an invaluable part of our team. Together, we are making a meaningful and lasting impact. ☀️ #ThankYou #InternationalVolunteerDay #Gratitude #Volunteers #NAPAC

NAPAC's support service will be temporarily closed from 12pm - 2pm on Wednesday 27th November due to our staff training session. If you feel down or in crisis and need immediate assistance while we are closed, these organisations will be open: Samaritans: 📞 - 116 123 Papyrus (Under 35s): 📞 - 0800 068 41 41 Shout (Text service): 85258 We have also created a survivor toolkit with coping techniques, signposting and methods for setting boundaries which can be accessed at https://lnkd.in/gqDpauyp

CSE Taskforce - Group-Based Offending Publication “This is such an important and timely report, which demonstrates how data-driven insights can challenge misconceptions and drive meaningful action. By focusing exclusively on contact-based crimes, it offers a vital snapshot of group-based child sexual exploitation in the UK. The data confronts us with deeply troubling truths: in 2023, over half of ‘other’ group-based child sexual exploitation cases involved children offending against other children, predominantly through sexual activity involving a child. And victimisation starts shockingly young – a quarter of all victims of group-based child sexual exploitation are under 10 years old. It is also sobering to see that the family environment – the place where children should be safest – is in fact where the highest risk lies, with 26% of all group-based offending happening here. This report challenges all of us to rethink previously-held assumptions. We recognise that this data is a snapshot in time, and that true figures are likely to be much higher – NAPAC knows from the many thousands of adult survivors we support every year that most victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation do not report what happened to them at the time. The key takeaway? This is a wake-up call for every sector of society to recognise the evolving threat, work collaboratively to safeguard children and to tackle the root causes of exploitation”. - Gabrielle Shaw, Chief Executive, NAPAC https://lnkd.in/eugp2vsy

Empowering positive interactions is key to ensuring more survivors feel that they can disclose what happened to them. Our guide provides a framework to equip yourself for those difficult conversations. Download your free copy, here: - bit.ly/3YtqAVE

Knowing what to say and how to say it when talking about child abuse can be difficult. This new guide on victim blaming language provides professionals with the tools to be confident in having those challenging conversations. Download your copy here: - bit.ly/3YtqAVE

The resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby is a step towards accountability, but real change in the Church of England requires structural reform. Independent safeguarding bodies are essential to protect survivors and rebuild trust. At NAPAC, we’re here for survivors—offering support on the healing journey. If you're feeling triggered or need someone to talk to, call us on 0808 801 0331. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-nPWc6R #Safeguarding #Reform #NAPAC #SurvivorSupport #AbusePrevention

NAPAC is recruiting! There are two roles with our incredible support team based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Full details are on our website - apply by 10am Monday https://lnkd.in/e-m7rEtx

NAPAC's booklet series was written to be clear and align with the common questions and concerns that we hear from survivors via our support service. They are free to download and can be translated by using the widget in the bottom left hand corner of our website. Access them here: https://lnkd.in/d5cJJpD

We know today, this season, can be difficult for survivors. Our support service is open today until 9pm. If you need to talk, we are here, when you are ready. https://lnkd.in/d9sKwY7 #WhenYouAreReady