Nicola Webb
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Fundraising for National Association for People Abused in Childhood
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Thanks for reading. Anything you can give will help NAPAC to support survivors.
It has been estimated that a million children a year in the UK suffer some form of abuse. Around one in four children are abused at some time.
Many organisations are focussed on preventing abuse, rescuing children who are subject to abuse, stopping it happening again. But one fact is often overlooked: almost all abused children grow up to become adults. The damage caused by abuse in childhood doesn’t always end in childhood.
Many adults with a history of childhood abuse can continue to suffer – from post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, depression. They have a higher chance than others of becoming involved in crime, prostitution, drugs or alcohol abuse. They can suffer from low self-esteem and be prone to self-harmThanks for reading. Anything you can give will help NAPAC to support survivors.