Support for Survivors of Childhood Abuse

If you were abused in any way as a child then you are not alone and what happened to you wasn't your fault (child abuse is never the child's fault). At NAPAC we are working hard to provide all of the resources we can to empower survivors to take control of their healing. Most of us working at NAPAC were abused as children ourselves and we have learnt (and discovered) many things along the way that we hope to be able to share with you.

Every survivor is unique and so are the processes by which we all heal, so we are hoping that amongst the variety of information and personal experiences on our website you'll be able to find something that resonates with you. If there is anything you think we are missing please let us know (email the webmaster with website suggestions). We are only a small team but we'll do our best to fill in any gaps as soon as we can.

Updating this website is a never-ending process as there will always be new stories to tell or new pieces of information that we think you may find useful. At the moment we are making improvements to the site so please bear with us whilst we do our best to provide you with the best possible service.

'Precious' and the National Association for People Abused in Childhood

The film 'Precious' directed by Lee Daniels and based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire has been released at selected cinemas across the UK.

Set in 1987, it is the story of Claireece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe), a sixteen-year-old girl born into a life no one would choose. She's pregnant for the second time by her absent father; at home, she must wait hand and foot on her mother (Mo'Nique), a poisonously angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is a place of chaos, and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and an awful secret: she can neither read nor write. Precious is offered the chance to transfer to an alternative school, Each One/Teach One. In the literacy workshop taught by the patient yet firm Ms. Rain (Paula Patton), Precious begins a journey that will lead her from darkness, pain and powerlessness to light, love and self-determination.

As the film deals with issues of severe abuse and neglect it has been suggested that cinemas showing this very powerful film provide some kind of support for patrons affected by what they see in the film. We are pleased to announce that Premier PR online and Icon Film Distribution would like to show their support to NAPAC and have provided us with a trailer for the movie.

If you are at all affected by the issues raised and need assistance please do contact us on our Support Line 0800 085 3330 (opening times on the home page of our website) or email us at support@napac.org.uk.