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Useful contactsCrown Prosecution ServiceThe Crown Prosecution Service (<strong>CPS</strong>) was set up in 1986 to prosecute criminal casesinvestigated by the police in England and Wales.Rose Court2 Southwark BridgeLondon SE1 9HSTel: 020 3357 0899Website: www.cps.gov.ukBarnardo'sBarnardo's helps children, young people and their families over the long term toovercome disadvantages and problems such as abuse, homelessness and poverty.Barnardo'sTanners LaneBarkingsideIlfordEssex IG6 1QGWebsite: www.barnardos.org.ukChildLineChildLine is the UK's free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in danger ordistress, who can call ChildLine in confidence on 0800 1111 for help with any problem.ChildLineFreepostNATN 1111E1 6BRWebsite: www.childline.org.ukHer Majesty's Courts ServiceHer Majesty's Courts Service (HMCS) administers the civil, family and criminal courts inEngland and Wales. HMCS covers the Crown Court, county and magistrates' courts.Her Majesty's Courts ServiceCustomer Service Unit5th floorClive HousePetty FranceLondon SW1H 9HDWebsite: www.hmcourts-service.gov.ukNSPCCThe NSPCC exists to end cruelty to children. The NSPCC wants to see a society where allchildren are loved, valued and able to fulfil their potential. To do this, the NSPCC has fourobjectives:
to mobilise everyone to take action to end crueltyto give children the help, support and environment they need to stay safe from crueltyto find ways to working with communities to keep children safe from crueltyto be, and be seen as, someone to turn to for children and young people.West House42 Curtain RoadLondon EC2A 3NHWebsite: www.nspcc.org.ukRizerRizer provides information and advice for young people about the law and crime. Thewebsite includes stories, information and a helpline.Website: www.rizer.co.ukStop It Now!Stop it Now! is a public information and awareness raising campaign regarding childsexual abuse.Stop it Now!UK and IrelandPO Box 9841Birmingham B48 7WBwebsite: stopitnow.org.ukVictim SupportVictim Support offers free and confidential information and support for victims of crimeand works to increase awareness of the effects of crime.Victim Support National OfficeCranmer House39 Brixton RoadLondon SW9 6DZwebsite: www.victimsupport.org.ukVoice UKVoice UK support people with learning difficulties who have experienced crime or abuseand support their families, carers and professional workers.Voice UKWyvern HouseRailway TerraceDerby DE1 2RUWebsite: www.voiceuk.org.uk
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