Where to Get Help
If you discover that a child or young person has been a victim of child sexual abuse, it’s crucial to provide a safe and supportive environment for them. Reassure them that they are not alone and that seeking help is a vital step towards healing. Let them know you will assist them in getting the necessary support. Emphasize that seeking help is a sign of strength and that there are caring individuals ready to help them.
See our How-to-Respond Guide for some guidance on how to support.
We have listed below some contact for various countries that may help you. Please know this list is not exhaustive and there may be others, however, these services will help you. If we have not listed your country where you live here, please search Google for the country you live. Search – Sexual Assault Support or Rape Crisis Support, for services where you live.
Australia
- Emergency Services call – 000
- Kid’s Help Line call – 1800 55 1800
- Bravehearts call – 1800 272 831
- 1800RESPECT – 1800 7373732
- Youth Law
U.S.A
- Emergency Services call – 000
- RAINN – 800 656 4673
- Darkness 2 Light available 24/7 – 866 FOR LIGHT or Text LIGHT to 741 741
- North County Rape & Crisis, Child Protection Center – 805 736 7273
England
- Emergency Services call – 999 or 112
- Rape Crisis England & Wales – 0808 50022
- NSPCC – 08001111
- Safeline – 019 2640 2298
Canada
- Emergency Services call – 911
- Kids Help – 1800 668 6868
- Child Abuse Hotline – 1800 387 5437
- Calgary Sexual Assault Response – 4039 556 030
India
- Emergency Services call – 112
- Justice For every child – 1800 1027 222