Hope after Harm’s Family Matters team provides one-to-one, confidential and impartial support for families and friends who are affected when someone is under investigation, arrested or sentenced for any internet offences involving indecent images of children or sexual communication with children.
Please remember, you are not alone: Family Matters has experience of supporting people who find themselves in your situation.
Our support includes:
- Emotional Support – providing a listening ear and a caring presence to help you cope with your emotions.
- Practical Advice – guidance on navigating legal processes, social services and understanding your rights.
- Confidential Help – assistance with dealing with your relationships, friendships and navigating the criminal justice system.
- Signposting – help with finding and accessing local support such as housing, benefits or counselling.
- Understanding and Compassion – we understand the unique challenges faced by families and friends during police investigations.
We currently work in:
- West Yorkshire
- Leicestershire
- West Mercia
- Thames Valley (Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire/Berkshire)
- Hampshire
- Isle of Wight
We are keen to work with other police forces, so if you are from a police force area we do not currently support, or have been signposted to us by a police force in an area we do not currently support, please do let us know. so we can work with the police force to see if we can get our service extended to your area.
Please do get in touch on enquiries@hopeafterharm.org.uk