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Welcome to NAPAC

NAPAC is the National Association for People Abused in Childhood. We are a registered charity, based in the UK, providing support and information for people abused in childhood. If you were abused as a child and are looking for support click here.

We are now Lottery Funded!  

BIG Lottery Fund logo

If you would like to join the Lottery in supporting the work we do then every pound really does help us to reach out to more survivors of child abuse. For more information on ways to give click here.

NAPAC
  • 2 new Job Opportunities, please see the bottom of this page!!!
  • Because of the large volume of calls we are sorry that many people are unable to get through. Unfortunately we do not have the resources to call you back. We are trying to extend our opening times - please bear with us and watch this space. Our Support Line opening hours are always changing as the NAPAC Support Team increases so keep checking here for the most up-to-date times.

  • If our 0800 number allows you to leave a message please ignore it as this is a fault that we are currently working on - we apologise to those of you who have already left messages and have been expecting a call back.

  • Support Line opening hours
    Monday
    10:00am-9:00pm 
    Tuesday
    10:00am-9:00pm
    Wednesday
    10.00am-9.00pm
    Thursday
    10:00am-9.00pm
    Friday 
    10.00am-6.00pm

  • You can also contact our email support service: support@napac.org.uk the support team will respond to your email as quickly as possible.

Additionally we also need people across the UK, and Ireland who are willing to help raise awareness about NAPAC and our services. If you are able to deliver or handout our leaflets and cards in your area. -There is no required amount, or time frame. We appreciate any help, and so do the Survivors. Please follow the link above and mention 'Canvassing' in brackets next to your name on the application form.

News and Events

 

Here is a link to a great new video made in support Napac by university student Tom Chimiak highlighting the scars left by childhood abuse.

 

http://vimeo.com/34959189

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To find out the latest news postings click here

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The NEW Napac Newsletter 2011 is out now Click here

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Did anyone notice the Napac sticker on the hospital notice board on Eastenders??? check it out here

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Catholic Church betrays victim by ignoring its own child protection protocol

Click here to view Napac's Press Release

 

Here is our opening letter to the Portsmouth Trustees

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The Survivors Australia Inaugural Clergy Abuse Conference was recently held in Australia. Our very own CEO Peter Saunders was there to participate. The video features images of Survivors Australia Founder, along with Dr Cathy Kezelman, Pete Saunders (CEO NAPAC), Dr Margaret Kennedy (Founder, MACSAS). Watch the conference opening video:

 

To find out more about this event click here.

 

To find out about future events held by various organisations click here.

 

Appeals

 

If you want to get your story in the media or contribute to some research regarding abuse, check out the current appeals by clicking here.

 

Feedback

 

If you have called the NAPAC Support Line we would love to receive your feedback. Please consider filling out our online survey so we know what we're getting right and where we need to improve. Thank you!

NAPAC Support Line Survey

 

New Job Opportunities

 

Job 1: Criminal Justice Liason Officer (CJLO)

Role: To be responsible for management and delivery of NAPAC'S work in HM Prisons and probation Services

 

This is a 2 year Fixed Contract

 

Want to know more? Job Spec/Criteria Click here

 

Application Form Click here

Deadline: 27th January 2012

 

Please send applications to joanne@napac.org.uk

or via post to: PO BOX 63632, LONDON SW9 IBF

 

Added on: 9th January 2012

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Job 2: Operations Manager

Role: To Co-ordinate all activities in accordance with NAPAC'S policies and the Instructions of the CEO.

 

This is a 2 year Fixed Contract

 

Interested? Click here for Job Role/Responsibilites/advert

 

Application Form Click here

Deadline: 27th January 2012

 

Please send applications to joanne@napac.org.uk

or via post to: PO BOX 63632, LONDON SW9 IBF

 

Added on: 9th January 2012

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Our Chief Executive...

Donate to NAPAC

“The service provided by NAPAC is crucial. But they urgently need support from the public to continue their work. Your generosity will make a real difference.”
Esther Rantzen CBE, NAPAC Patron

There are now loads of different ways to support the work we do.

Piggy Bank

For more information click on our pig!

Survivor Support Booklets available to download

Asking your questions;

We know you probably have many questions you want answers to...we hear many questions from survivors of abuse..."why did it happen to me?", "who can I talk to?", "what if people don't believe me?", "why do I still feel bad?"...and the list goes on...

Click here to go to our Support Booklets available for download.

As well as using these for personal reference organisations and people who are supporting a Survivor may use these for training and reference purposes. Please feel free to copy and distribute as far and wide as necessary.

Local support groups
Map of Britain Enter the first part of your postcode to find your nearest support groups or click on the map to see all groups in your region.

Advanced search
Testimonials
" It was helpful to find someone to talk to about my childhood abuse and not feel judged. Thank you. " ~ A female survivor
Parallel Lives

Raise money for NAPAC by purchasing this fabulous book of poetry.
Click here to find out more.


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