Donate Search Menu Safeguarding children Adults abused as children If you had a negative experience while in the care of Action for Children, we can support you Action for Children takes allegations of abuse very seriously. We’re committed to helping and supporting anyone who has experienced abuse while in our care. We’ll act quickly to prevent harm to any child. What do we mean by adults abused as children? By “adult” we mean anyone over the age of 18. By “abuse” we mean emotional, sexual and physical abuse. In this context, abuse doesn’t include care and punishment of a standard which was acceptable at the time but wouldn’t be accepted today. Who can I contact about the abuse I suffered? Our Head of Safeguarding, Juliet Ramage, deals specifically with investigations of historic abuse. You can get in touch in the following ways: Email: Juliet.Ramage@actionforchildren.org.uk Phone: 075900 00938 By post: Head of Safeguarding, Action for Children, Wales Hub Divisional Office, St David's Court, 68a Cowbridge Rd East, Cardiff CF11 9DN What will happen if I disclose abuse? Sometimes people will remember unhappy, painful times of being a child in care. They may have memories of being ill-treated or abused, or of seeing others badly treated. We recognise these experiences are personal to you, and can be difficult to discuss. We will work sensitively to listen to your concerns. And we have services available to support you. If you tell us about abuse that happened while you were in our care, and it’s of a criminal nature, we may pass that information to the police and/or social services. We cannot always keep information of this nature private or confidential, as we have a duty to protect others who may still be at risk. We will handle information you give to us with respect, care and sensitivity. We’ll support you through the process of sharing your concerns, and will tell you about other sources of help available. We follow the same procedures where information is provided to us verbally, or where case records indicate a child, young person or vulnerable adult is suffering or at risk of harm. Please be aware that when there is a police investigation or a claim for compensation your records may be made available to the court. Other sources of support You may also want to consider NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood). Phone: 0808 801 0331 Email: support@napac.org.uk Share this page Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Copy link You may also like Worried about a child? If you have concerns about a child’s welfare or you need some parenting advice, here’s what to do Accessing records We can help you find your personal records if you were previously in our care Safeguarding children How we keep the children and young people we work with safe from harm Our work and impact We help children and young people to grow up safe and happy. Find out about the work we do and the impact we make across the UK Safe and happy childhood Action for Children protects and supports children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Jobs Blog Newsletter Media centre Contact us Accessibility Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms and conditions Make a difference, help us change lives Donate now Follow us Registered address, 3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AG. Action for Children is a charity (1097940/SC038092) and a company limited by guarantee (England and Wales No. 04764232). © Action for Children 2021 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website and improve our marketing. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies. You can change your settings at any time. Cookies Settings