About this cause
Safeline works to prevent sexual abuse and rape and support those affected. We support male and female survivors of all ages and their families. The abuse may be historic, recent or current, and we offer free of charge support which lasts for as long as clients need it. Established in 1994, we provide: •a national telephone helpline •face-to-face, online and telephone counselling and art and drama therapy •Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) providing practical and emotional support for survivors reporting the abuse/rape to the police •Education programmes to prevent sexual abuse and raise self esteem. We work with people and schools to protect those at risk using sport, drama, dance, music and creative arts •training for professionals such as GP’s, social workers and teachers
How this cause brings people in the community together
Our project enables young people from different backgrounds to express themselves as individuals. Working with a secondary school in Warwickshire, young people will learn how to keep safe and spot the signs of sexual abuse, online grooming and child sexual exploitation. They will also learn how to be ‘ethical bystanders’ so they can share this knowledge and help keep their friends and family safe.