Support for children and young people

Do you need support? Being a victim of sexual exploitation can feel lonely and overwhelming, but there is support available. Here we have gathered organizations that offer help and support to children, young people and adults who have been victims, as well as to family members and professionals who want to know more.

Whether you need someone to talk to, support in processing or help in dealing with a difficult situation, there are organizations that will listen and help you move forward. Many offer anonymous chat, support emails and telephone support. You are not alone, and it is never your fault.

TJEJZONEN
At Tjejzonen you can talk to a Big Sister who will listen to you when you feel you need it. You can chat completely anonymously.

ELLENCENTRET
At the Ellen Center, anyone aged 15-25 who has experienced some form of sexual exploitation can get support and help. They have an anonymous chat.

ECPAT
At Ecpat you can get help, support and knowledge about images, sexual abuse, threats and assaults online or IRL. You can also get help to take down nude photos that have been distributed.

KILLAR.SE
Killar.se offers support to anyone who identifies as a boy or young man aged 10-25. You are completely anonymous in the support chat.

NOVAHUSET
Novahuset is an association against sexual violence that offers support via chat, counseling and accompaniment to medical appointments in Linköping for those who have been subjected to sexual violence and are over 13 years old.

STORASYSTER
Storasyster welcomes victims of sexual abuse and their families. At the Stockholm clinic, you can receive support and counseling, trauma counseling or sexological support.

UNGARELATIONS.SE
An organization for children and young people under the age of 20 who have been subjected to violence or have subjected a partner to violence. You, as a parent or other relative, can also contact Young Relations for information and advice.

RISE – Riksföreningen mot incest och andra sexuella övergrepp i barndomen
Rise offers a helpline, support chat and support email that anyone can turn to. Vulnerable people of all ages, but also family members and professionals can turn to Rise for support.

THE ASSOCIATION TOGETHER
The Association Together offers support to young people and young adults aged 12-30 who have been victims of sexual violence, as well as support to family members who know someone who has been a victim.

KNAS HEMMA
Do you have questions, concerns or need support? When you contact Knas Hemma through their support services, you do so anonymously. You can remain anonymous and they have a duty of confidentiality and no obligation to report.

SIS-GIRLS
Are you a girl or non-binary? Have you stayed at SIS and want to get support or talk about something? Visit Sistjejers Instagram to see when their support chat is open.

INTE DIN HORA
#intedinhora is an association for and by people with experience of sexual exploitation. They work towards the vision that no one should be exploited in the sex trade.