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Appeals
If you have an appeal you'd like added below please send all relevant information to Helen Munt (helen@napac.org.uk).
| Research: How does the experience of childhood sexual abuse affect adult survivors in their role as parents? |
The appeal: Saundra Rhoden is conducting a study on how the experience of childhood sexual abuse affects adult survivors in their roles as parents. If you feel able to help out she'd love to hear from you.
The deadline: Friday 30th July 2010
The details: For all you need to know download the following:
(added 21st June 2010)
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| Guggenheim Museum and YouTube: Play |
The appeal: If you're creative and fancy a challenge you may like to enter this competition.
The deadline: 31st July 2010
The details: Essentially the Guggenheim Museum and YouTube have joined forces and have launched a competition to see what sort of creative videos people all over the world can come up with.
For all you need to know visit www.youtube.com/play
One survivor has said that they "believe that it is an amazing opportunity for all survivor artists... We could all unite and become a powerful force that will end the abuse of children around this world for once and for all. We can take on the systems that have permitted these atrocities against children to continue."
(added 13th July 2010)
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| BBC Documentary |
The appeal: Looking for survivors of child sexual exploitation, who are now young adults, to take part in a TV documentary.
The deadline: There is currently no deadline.
The details:
Nine Lives Media is an independent TV production company that specialises in making current affairs documentaries and are currently developing a programme looking at sexual exploitation of vulnerable children. Nine Lives Media would particularly like to hear from young adults who are survivors of child sexual exploitation to take part in the documentary to tell their story and go on a journey to find out more about what is going on in Britain today.
This documentary has been prompted by last year’s report from Barnado’s – Whose Child Now? The report highlighted how many local authorities lack specialised services aimed at young people at risk of sexual exploitation. It also identified disturbing trends of child trafficking within the UK of vulnerable children by networks in different cities, and the risks faced by homeless children and children who go missing. Nine Lives Media hopes to raise awareness about this growing trend in child sexual exploitation, so society can understand what is going on in Britain today and so specialised services can be improved to aid vulnerable children.
We have vast experience in dealing with sensitive subjects of this nature. Executive Producers Mike Lewis and Dave Stanford made the award winning Becky’s Story for BBC One 5 years ago – which highlighted how children in care were vulnerable to sexual exploitation.
If you are interested in taking part please email Kayleigh Smith from Nine Lives Media at:
kayleigh.smith@ninelivesmedia.co.uk
(added 13th July 2010)
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| Research: Cervical Screening Study |
The appeal: If you are a female aged 20 or over with an opinion on smear tests then this may be an appeal for you.
The deadline: End of August 2010.
The details: Some researchers at Queen Mary University of London, and University College London are carrying out some research about cervical screening (also known as the smear test) and why some women do not go, or have bad experiences when they do go.
They are particularly interested in the views and experiences of women who have been abused (either as adults or as children).
They know that it can be very difficult for some women to go for a smear test and this research aims to understand the reasons for this. They hope this will help develop ways to improve the cervical screening service. For more information and to take part in the 5 minute survey click here.
(added 25th June 2010)
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| MACSAS Book for Pope |
The appeal: Calling all Catholic clergy abuse survivors.
The deadline: August 2010
The details: MACSAS are compliling a book of Catholic clergy abuse survivor stories to be bound for the Pope. If you would like to contribute email macsas1@hotmail.com
(added 1st July 2010)
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| Research: Gaining a deeper insight into the phenomenon of identity or a sense of self and how this may be experienced in females who have been abused sexually during childhood. |
The appeal: Sara Chaudry is conducting a study on the phenomenon of identity or a sense of self and how this may be experienced in females who have been abused sexually during childhood. If you feel able to help out she'd love to hear from you.
The deadline: There is currently no deadline for participation.
The details: For all you need to know download the following information leaflet:
(added 18th June 2010)
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| Research: Study on Interpersonal Attachment |
The appeal: Lara Pivodic is conducting a scientific online study on interpersonal relationships among people who have experienced one or more traumatic events. If you feel able to help out she'd love to hear from you.
The deadline: End of September 2010.
The details: In Lara Pivodic's own words:
We would like to invite you to participate in an online survey conducted by the University of Amsterdam. Our aim is to examine how people experience social situations and interpersonal relationships. We are particularly interested in finding out how the experience of social situations is related to traumatic or distressing events people have encountered in their lives.
You can participate by following this link: http://www.unipark.de/uc/UniAmsterdam/.
Participation includes filling in an anonymous questionnaire. This survey is primarily directed at people who have experienced one or more traumatic events in their life, regardless whether they still feel troubled or not. However, we also invite people who have never had a traumatic experience to participate as their information will also be very valuable for us.
We expect the results of this study to help us improve treatment for people who find it difficult to deal with traumatic life events.
All your data will be treated as strictly confidential. You will not be asked to provide information that could be used to identify you. Moreover, you can leave the survey at any time without giving reasons. Note, however, that we can use your answers for this research only if you complete the survey. This study was approved by the Ethics commitee of the University of Amsterdam.
Sincerely,
Lara Pivodic
Dr. Thomas Ehring
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| NSPCC study on emotional processing in female adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. |
The appeal: The NSPCC is looking for volunteers to fill in a 30-minute questionnaire, which can be returned by e-mail or post. They are looking for females, aged 18 – 24, who have experienced more than one incident of sexual abuse in their childhood (under 18) by someone that they knew before the abuse started.
The deadline: End of October 2010.
The details: The study is looking at how different groups of 18 to 24 year old women ‘process’ their emotions. This means how you deal with difficult feelings. Previous research has found that people have different ‘styles’ of dealing with their feelings, and this study is investigating whether this is true for young adults aged 18 to 24 year olds who have had certain sexual experiences under the age of 18. It will also look at whether different ‘styles’ of dealing with feelings leads to different types of psychological symptoms such as sleeping problems or low moods.
It will take around 30 minutes to fill in the questionnaire, which can be downloaded here:
If you would like more information on the study, please contact Sherylin Thompson at: sherylin.thompson@nspcc.org.uk or call her on 020 7825 2739.
(Added 29th July 2010)
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| Documentary: Female Sex Offenders |
The appeal: If you were sexually abused by a female sex offender, Noeleen Neddy would appreciate hearing from you.
The deadline: Unknown.
The details: In Noeleen Leddy's own words:
Blakeway, a Company who make documentaries for the BBC and Channel 4 are currently working on a film about female sex offenders. They would like to speak to survivors of child sexual abuse committed by women to take part in the programme and tell their story.
Blakeway are particularly interested in the area of sexual violence and making programmes that end the silence in a calm and responsible manner and increase public understanding of the issues involved. They hope by raising awareness about this problem, society can move past its denial to begin to fully understand the behavior and put in place proper systems to protect children and better treatment services for survivors. Due to a (very annoying and frustrating!) legal loophole they are only able to interview survivors if their abuser is dead, has been convicted or is prepared to openly admit the abuse.
Blakeway has an established track record and is widely acclaimed as one of the UK’s leading production companies specialising in blue chip factual programmes for the BBC and Channel 4. http://www.blakeway.co.uk/
If you are interested in taking part please contact Noeleen Leddy in Blakeway on 0755 101 3970 or email her at Noeleen.Leddy@Blakeway.tv
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| The Lamplighters: Could you start the UK chapter? |
The appeal: Looking for survivors of incest/child sexual abuse to start a UK chapter, and a chapter in every country across the world.
The deadline: Ongoing.
The details: In Marjorie McKinnon's own words:
I am the founder of the Lamplighters, a rapidly growing international movement for recovery from incest & child sexual abuse. We currently have 46 chapters in six countries. Please see our website at www.thelamplighters.org.
I'm also the author of 3 books on the REPAIR program: REPAIR Your Life, REPAIR For Kids and REPAIR For Toddlers. We are looking for people to start chapters. We need an army. Thank you for your time.
(added 19th April 2010)
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| The Phoenix Chief Advocates |
The appeal: Looking to raise awareness for The Phoenix Chief Advocates, founded by Sara Payne, Shy Kennan and Fiona Crook.
The deadline: Ongoing.
The details: In the words of the Phoenix Chief Advocates:
Unfortunately we are now closed and away working to secure funding for 2010. Your help is always warmly welcomed and makes a real difference, where it really matters, by allowing us to give the support victims really need, immediately and directly (please see the website for ways to help - www.tpcauk.com).
We are a fully independent not-for-profit organisation and all of our services are free to those we advocate for. If you want to know more about who we are and what we do - then we would please urge you to read our book 'Where Angels Fear'. It chronicles our work as victim’s advocates and explains what we are trying to do - to try and change things for the better.
Many, many thanks.
(added 19th April 2010)
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| Male survivors of Sexual Trauma: The client perspective of therapy |
The appeal: If you are a male survivor of sexual abuse and are willing to participate in some research then Ashling Doherty would love to hear from you.
The deadline: End of August 2010.
The details: For all you need to know download the following information leaflet:
(added 1st April 2010)
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| MACSAS Survey 2010 |
The appeal: If you were abused sexually by a minister or someone else working within the Church, MACSAS would really appreciate you taking part in their survey.
The deadline: End of 2010.
The details: MACSAS is building up a picture of minister and clergy sexual abuse and exploitation across all denominations. For all you need to know download the following:
(added 17th February 2010)
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| A Minute for Madeleine McCann |
The appeal: Please take a minute of your time to help find Madeleine. Spread this special message around the world.
The deadline: As long as it takes!
The details: A new film has been released by the UK’s police organisation for child protection - the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre - aimed at anyone close to the person who was involved in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. That person could be a relative, friend, work colleague or neighbour. Whoever they are, they have a secret that could reveal what happened to Madeleine.
In order to reach that person, CEOP are asking for the public’s help to share this message virally, via the internet, so that the message is so widespread it becomes one click away to the person who knows something about Madeleine’s disappearance. The message is then a constant reminder that it is never too late to do the right thing, to stop keeping this secret and pass this vital information to their local police.
You can view the full message which is part of a short film at http://www.ceop.police.uk/
If you are online and part of an online community, you can help. Post the link on your social networking site, email your friends and colleagues and encourage them to share the film, blog and Tweet about the film and link to the website above. Do anything you can to spread this message around the world.
The message is available at http://www.ceop.police.uk/ and is in seven different languages – English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
This initiative is supported by Leicestershire Police, Interpol, Europol and international police agencies as well as specialist charities and NGO’s such as the US National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), Missing Children Europe and the UK charity Parents and Abducted Children Together (PACT).
So, please help. Take a minute for Madeleine and help share this message around the world.
Thank you
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre
www.ceop.police.uk
(added 17th November 2009)
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| Research |
The appeal: If you are over the age of 16 years and want to take part in research that could lead to the development of more effective intervention and prevention programmes for victims of sexual violence then read on...
The deadline: Ongoing
The details: In Dr Nadia Wager's own words:
I am seeking volunteers over the age of 16 years, to complete my research survey. The study is examining responses to various forms of trauma and victimisation. I am not only looking for people who have experienced these types of events, but everyone [male, female, young and old(er), happy and not so happy].
Depending on your own experiences, completing the survey may take between 10 minutes and 40 minutes to complete. I have used a professional secure web-survey provider to ensure that all responses will be completely anonymous and neither email nor IP addresses will be visible.
The study has been approved by the Faculty Ethics Committee as being sensitive to the needs of study participants. The survey asks you to describe some personal experiences that you may, or may not have experienced. Some of the questions are of a sensitive/ intimate nature. Your answers will be treated in complete confidence and privacy. Nonetheless, if you feel uncomfortable answering any of the intimate questions please leave it blank and move on to the next section. Throughout the survey I included a number of comment boxes that can be used for any additional information you may wish to offer. Again, this will be treated confidentially.
Not all of our lives fit well onto questionnaires and thus you may feel that your experience can not be suitably represented by the design of the questionnaire. If this is the case please feel free to explain something in a little more depth using the comments boxes, if you think it would help the me to understand your experience better.
NB. One of the design features of the survey means that you should only move on to the next page if you have completed the one which is visible. There is no facility to go back where you have already been. Sorry this is not my design feature, rather one that is built in by the survey providers. If you would prefer to read all the questions first, it will just mean that you will need to re-register with a new username in order to actually complete the survey.
Please feel free to let others know who you think might be interested in the study. I am seeking to recruit over 2,000 participants in total. Thank you in advance for your time and patience for engaging in this study. It is hoped that the findings from the survey will offer valuable insight that might lead to the development of more effective intervention and prevention programmes for victims of sexual violence.
You can find the study at: https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=131151
The survey password is - waffle5
Best wishes Nadia
Dr Nadia Wager
Principal Lecturer in Psychology
Buckinghamshire
New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP11 2JZ
Email: nadia.wager@bucks.ac.uk
(added 20th October 2009)
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| Take Control of your Smear Test |
The appeal: If you think that smear tests should be made as comfortable as possible then Judith Walker would like to hear from you.
The deadline: Ongoing.
The details: Judith Walker is a nurse who is working on ways to make the smear test less threatening and more comfortable. For more information download the following word document.
(added 3rd of July 2008)
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| I Was Never Loved as a Child - Photography Exhibition |
The appeal: If you are an adult who felt unloved as a child and would be happy to have your photograph taken then photographer, Johnny Mobasher would love to hear from you.
The deadline: Ongoing.
The details: In Jonny Mobasher's own words:
I’m searching for adults who were not loved as children to sit for portraits as part of an emotionally positive project.
I want to prove that not all those with rough, abused, neglected & unloved childhoods, end up as criminals or villains & don’t pass on to their children what was done to them or how “they” were treated & in fact many manage not only to better themselves but also have loving families & live normal lives despite their upbringing.
They Heal themselves.
How often do you hear in the news that lawyers representing a criminal are pleading for mercy or indeed lower sentences because their client- the criminal- came from a troubled childhood! Should we feel sorry for a manic, an alcoholic child abuser, a drug dealer because HE had a troubled childhood & justify treating his children in the same way?
“I was never loved as a child” will document personal emotional values that some of us have to deal with throughout our lives & in particular during maturity.
I’m looking for 24 “adults” who would like to participate and agree to a portrait session with just a few words that would accompany each picture describing their feelings or message.
Ultimately, I’m hoping that the portraits to be a very positive emotional journey in a public photography exhibition.
To take part in this project, or just to talk about it first, please feel free to contact me: Johnny Mobasher on 07807 052 397 or email unlovedchild@googlemail.com
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