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Break the cycle campaign

Girl with bruises on face - Barnardo's Break the Cycle

Many children in the UK suffer deprivation, neglect and abuse every day. This can entrap the child within a cycle of events that can quickly spiral out of control. Problems at home or educational difficulties can lead a child to substance misuse and even crime.

This cycle will keep repeating itself until someone stops it.

Overcoming what is often years of disadvantage cannot be done overnight. Yet our work and intervention consistently demonstrates that we are able to reach out to such children, empowering them with the support to turn their lives around for good.

How Barnardo's breaks the cycle

Barnardo's Break the Cycle - Teenage girl being hit over the head

Our work with abuse victims

At Barnardo’s, we run several projects that offer support to those who have been victims of abuse, and help them gain control of their futures.

Barnardo's Break the Cycle - teenage girl crying in the classroom

Our work in education

Our work in education ranges from early years provision to schools for children with behavioural and emotional difficulties.

Barnardo's Break the Cycle - teenage girl abusing drugs

Tackling substance misuse

We provide advice, education and practical support, so young people can turn their backs on drugs and alcohol and turn their lives around for good.

Barnardo's Break the Cycle - Teenage girl mugging someone

How we help children in trouble

Barnardo’s runs many projects that help break the cycle of crime for children who engage in damaging behaviour.

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