Letting the Future In (LTFI) is designed to help children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse rebuild their lives.
We support children and young people aged between 4 to 17 years old so that they can recover from the impact abuse has had on their lives. Referrals can also be made for children or young people with learning disabilities up until the age of 19.
Parents and carers are critical to the child or young person’s recovery, so we work with them to help them support their child throughout the therapeutic process. Siblings who require support may also be provided with a service.
How Letting the Future In works
The programme begins with three or four weekly sessions for practitioners to assess the child’s needs and select appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Children and young people are invited into safe therapeutic spaces to meet with a trained practitioner and engage in activities like messy play, writing, storytelling and art. This aims to help them express feelings that they can’t put into words. Some children and young people may be able to talk about the impact of abuse and work with the practitioner to resolve any ongoing issues.
Our work is child-centred and children and young people are given the time and space to help them recover from the impact of abuse, and strengthen supportive relationships with their siblings and carers.
Who is this aimed at?
Children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse rebuild their lives
When
Please contact the service for details
Cost
Free
How to get involved
Visit the LTFI Information page on the NSPCC website
Contact details
Helpline: 0808 800 5000
ChildLine: 0800 1111
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
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