A leading charity for supporting victims and witnesses of crime has launched a new recruitment initiative across Scotland. Victim Support Scotland is on the lookout for talented people who have
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A Queen’s University Belfast academic has launched his findings from an innovative research project which engaged 9/11 survivors to help social work students in their understanding of trauma. Dr Joe
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The number of calls and emails made to the NSPCC helpline rose to more than 72,000 last year, with around half referred to social services or the police. The charity
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More money will be spent on support services for victims of rape and sexual assault, ministers have pledged. The Government said it would provide an extra £5 million to fund
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New research into self-harm and the support available has been commissioned on World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide prevention charity Samaritans, which will be talking to young people who have self-harmed
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The Duke of Cambridge’s Shout text messaging helpline has announced it will provide support to frontline emergency responders. The news came ahead of William’s visit to the Fire Fighters Charity’s
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New research has revealed “huge gaps” in early support for young people experiencing mental health problems, according to a charity. Three-quarters of young people who have sought mental health support
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Rising numbers of youngsters are seeking counselling due to anxiety over exam results, according to Childline. The NSPCC-run service said it had provided more than 1,400 counselling sessions to children
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The children of inspirational fundraiser Jane Tomlinson have launched a new service to support young people struggling with grief after losing a loved one. One of the wishes of Mrs
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Actress Emma Watson has urged women to understand their rights as she helped launch a legal advice line for those who are suffering sexual harassment at work. The Harry Potter
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