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Barnardo'sNo son of mine!This video and report is about boys and young men abused by being forced to have sexfor money. Available from Barnardo's at www.barnardos.org.ukDepartment of HealthSafeguarding Children involved in Prostitution: Supplementary Guidance toWorking Together to Safeguard ChildrenGuidance for police, health, social services, education and all other agencies andprofessionals that may work with children. Its aim is to encourage the prosecution ofthose who force children into prostitution. Available from the Department of Health atwww.dh.gov.ukEvery Child MattersEvery Child Matters: Change for ChildrenEvery Child Matters: Change for Children is the name for a big project across Englandwhich involves everyone who works with children. This includes teachers, doctors,nurses, social workers, youth workers and many other people. Available atwww.education.gov.ukHome OfficeAchieving Best Evidence in Criminal ProceedingsA handbook of good practice on how to deal with vulnerable and intimidated witnesses,including children. Available on the <strong>CPS</strong> website www.cps.gov.ukThe Code of Practice for Victims of CrimeThe Code of Practice for Victims of Crime sets out the services victims can expect toreceive from the criminal justice system. Available from the <strong>CPS</strong> website www.cps.gov.ukWitness CharterThis document sets out the standards of service for all prosecution and defencewitnesses. It complements the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime. Available from the<strong>CPS</strong> website at www.cps.gov.ukUnited NationsUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of the ChildUniversally agreed basic standards that should be respected by governments. TheConvention sets out the basic human rights that children everywhere have. Availablefrom UNICEF at www.unicef.orgVictim SupportAre you OK?This leaflet explains how Victim Support can help children who have experiencedabuse or violence. Available from Victim Support at www.victimsupport.org.uk
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