Our work with abuse victims
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Claire’s story*
The victim of domestic violence, Claire spent most of her childhood in care. By the time she was 16, Claire had a violent partner and was pregnant.
Through the help of Barnardo’s Marlborough Road Project, she soon gained the confidence to bring charges against her partner and is now concentrating on finding work and new safe accommodation.
How Barnardo's helps
Projects like Barnardo’s Marlborough Road offer support to children and young people who have been victims of abuse. This work includes:
- therapy and counselling
- helping children and young people protect themselves
- healing therapies for children who have been sexually exploited
- support to non-abusing parents to help them protect their children in the future
This work can only continue with your support.
Help us break the cycle for more children like Claire >
Did you know?
Children who have been abused may experience long-term emotional and psychological problems, triggering a cycle of damaging life experiences. It is therefore vital that they receive help and support to turn their lives around.
*This story is anonymous and read out by an actor.
