CSSA - Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency

DBS - Disclosure and Barring Service
 
IICSA - Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse

NAPAC - 0808 801 0331 / National Association for People Abused in Childhood

Religious Life Safeguarding Service - Religious Safeguarding

Safe Spaces - Safe Spaces England and Wales

Survivors Trust -  The Survivors Trust

Survivors Voices - Survivors Voices

We Are Survivors - Break the silence - Supporting Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Rape. 24/7 Support Line, 0808 500 2222.

Quest offers fellowship to LGBT+ Catholics by providing information on this website and through our member bulletin and social media. 

NSPCC – 0808 800 5000

Childline – 0800 1111

Samaritans – 116 123

Family Lives – 0808 800 2222

National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247

Action on Elder Abuse – 0808 808 8141

Rape Crisis – 0800 500 2222 


Stop it Now

A confidential helpline, live chat and secure messaging service for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and its prevention – whether they’re worried about their own thoughts, feelings and behaviour, or about another adult or young person.

Stop it Now

0808 1000 900

Clare’s Law

This scheme gives any member of the public the right to ask the police if their partner may pose a risk to them. It is often called ‘Clare’s Law’ after the landmark case that led to it. This scheme also allows a member of the public to make an enquiry into the partner of a close friend or family member.


Sarah’s Law

The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme (CSODS) lets you formally ask the police whether someone who has contact with a child or children:

  • has a record for child sexual (paedophile) offences
  • poses a risk to the child or children for some other reason
     
It's not a law, but it is sometimes called 'Sarah's Law'. It gives guidance on how you can ask us to use our existing police powers to share information about sex offenders.

If you’re worried about someone’s behaviour towards a child, or something you've seen, heard or been told, you can use Sarah's Law to find out if that person is a risk.

You must apply for information about a specific person and a specific child or children they spend time with. You cannot apply for general information about child sex offenders.