Children and Young People
We will…
- Listen if you want to talk
- Believe what you tell us
- Understand your situation
- Organise activities so you can have some fun
- Help your mum and keep her safe
- Give you and your mum a safe place to stay if you need it
We can
- Arrange confidential support at your school
- Help you work out difficult feelings and emotions
- Help you meet with other young people who have similar experiences
- Meet you as a one off, weekly, fortnightly or whatever is helpful
How to refer
Please find a blank copy of our CYP service referral form: CYP Referral Form
We access referrals from CYP’s, parents and professionals. If you would like help to complete the referral please get in touch with the team on (0131 315 8116) or CYP – Edinburgh Womens Aid cyp@edinwomensaid.co.uk
Here are some links you might find helpful
- Childline http://www.childline.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
- The Hideout – a website for young people made by young people who have experienced domestic abuse http://www.thehideout.org.uk/
- LGBT Youth Scotland www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
- CLAN Childlaw Centre www.clanchildlaw.org
- The Scottish Government website for young people http://voiceagainstviolence.org.uk/
Guidance and information on the law and your rights:
- The Scottish Child Law Centre – http://www.sclc.org.uk/
- Article 12 in Scotland – Human rights and Equality http://www.article12.org/
How to contact Edinburgh Women’s Aid
To talk to a friendly person who knows what you’re going through and can give you advice, call Edinburgh Women’s Aid on 0131 315 8116 or email us on info@edinwomensaid.co.uk
