Embrace Child Survivors of Crime provides specialist remote emotional support and counselling for young people, aged 11 and above, affected by crime, helping them process trauma, make sense of their experiences, and begin to rebuild confidence and self-esteem.

Through a safe, supportive environment, young people are given the space to talk, be heard, and develop healthy coping strategies. Support is available nationally and can include tailored interventions such as CBT to meet individual needs and support recovery.

Who is eligible for the service?

Trauma Informed support is available for any child or young person aged 11–18 who has been impacted by serious crime and needs help to heal and recover. This support can be accessed regardless of whether the incident has been reported to the police.

Please note that support is primarily delivered remotely via online platforms, subject to availability and suitability. We are not a crisis service. All referrals are carefully triaged to ensure that the support we provide is appropriate to the young person’s level of need.

How to refer?  Click the button below to complete our simple online referral form.

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Can you help young survivors of crime to heal from their trauma?

In order to grow our service to meet increasing demand, we’re looking for therapists who specialise in young people and families to work with our clients.

If you are a trained therapist and either registered or affiliated to one of the recognised professional bodies in the UK and have a valid vetting certificate in place, we’d like to hear from you.

Please send an email to support@embracecsoc.org.uk explaining how you think you can support young survivors of crime, outlining your experience and including your contact details.

  • “Just knowing we’ve finally got my son the trauma based therapy he needs and has needed for so long has given me reassurance that he will be okay. Embrace has been incredible from the very first contact with me, showing empathy and understanding and doing everything they could to ensure my son got the help he needed without any further delays. I cannot thank you enough for all your help. This is going to be life changing for our family. My son finally has a safe space where he can begin to heal from the trauma of domestic abuse, and I will be forever grateful to Embrace.”

  • “My children are only just beginning their emotional support journey to begin processing and, hopefully, healing. From referral to the initial assessment appointment was so quick I couldn’t believe it. The person I spoke to about the children was very kind, compassionate, and not judgemental. She was one of the first people I have spoken to since February who made me feel heard and validated, and for that I am truly grateful.”

  • “Getting someone ready to listen and act, I do not take lightly. I appreciate this support and the time created for my little one so much. Thank you very much.”