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If you are a victim of CSE then please get in touch! We are CSE Survivors. We understand you!<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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What is the Holly Project?<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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The Holly Project is a free, independent support service for the survivors of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and their families, run by CSE Survivors.<\/p>\n

It is a safe place for those affected by CSE to get support and advice from people who have experienced the trauma and impact of CSE.<\/p>\n

The Holly Project aims to help survivors rebuild their lives and offer them hope for the future.<\/p>\n

The Holly Project is born out of need. It’s workers felt there was not a safe place for survivors or their families to go to or people they could talk to who truly understood their experiences.<\/p>\n

The Holly Project supports victims, survivors and their families with a connection to Telford and Wrekin.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Group Support <\/h2>We run drop in sessions 5 days a week to allow you to come and talk to other survivors and provide direct access to services that can help you.<\/div><\/div>

Support for Survivors<\/h3>\n

We run drop in sessions 5 days a week to allow you to come and talk to other survivors and provide direct access to services that can help you.<\/p>\n

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1-to-1 Support<\/h2>If you feel that a group setting is not for you we can offer support to appointments, such as Police interviews and court attendance. <\/div><\/div>

1-to-1 Support<\/h3>\n

If you are under 18 we will refer you to specialist support from the CATE team. You can contact them directly on 01952 385 385.<\/p>\n

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Other Agencies<\/h2>We also work with other agencies and volunteers to support you through your journey, along with the support of other survivors who have similar life experiences.<\/div><\/div>

Other Agencies<\/h3>\n

We also work with other agencies and volunteers to support you through your journey, along with the support of other survivors who have similar life experiences.<\/p>\n

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We are CSE Survivors<\/h2>We work with people to offer comfort, safety and support and take a holistic approach to rebuilding lives according to the individuals needs and unique circumstances.<\/div><\/div>

We understand you!<\/h3>\n

We know that there is not a “one size fits all” approach, so draw on our own experiences and established networks to find the best fit and pathway for each survivor and their family.<\/p>\n

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Understanding CSE<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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C: Child<\/b><\/h4>\n

Anyone under the age of 18. <\/span>*Boys can be victims too.<\/span><\/p>\n

S: Sexual<\/span> <\/b><\/p>\n

Assaults are not limited to all types of sexual violence, they can also include text and image messages of a sexual nature . *If I didn\u2019t say yes, assume I said no.<\/span><\/p>\n

E: Exploitation<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Feeling you have to comply, out of fear or coercion, this could include:<\/p>\n

Blackmail \u2022<\/span> Violence \u2022<\/span> Control \u2022<\/span> Grooming \u2022<\/span> Manipulation<\/b> and more! *Anyone can exploit, man, woman, or child.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes victims and survivors of CSE are also victims of Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) or county lines (drug running).<\/span><\/p>\n

Child sexual exploitation is a type of modern slavery when a male or female under 18 is sexually exploited for the benefit or gain of someone else. The benefit or gain can come in many forms such as increased social status or financial\u00a0gain. Some victims are also trafficked for the purpose of exploitation.<\/p>\n

Multiple tactics are used to exploit the child such as ‘grooming’ which is when the victim is given something, such as food, accommodation, drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, affection, gifts or money in return for performing sexual activities or having sexual activities performed on them. Other\u00a0methods may include violence, bullying and intimidation, with threats of physical harm or humiliation.<\/p>\n

Abusers are increasingly using the internet to target vulnerable children. It can happen\u00a0across any device that’s connected to the web, like computers, consoles, tablets, mobile phones and\u00a0smart speakers.<\/p>\n

Children can be at risk of online abuse from people they know or from strangers. It might\u00a0be part of other abuse which is taking place offline, like bullying or grooming.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Explore Our Services<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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It is vital that you are listened to and that you are supported to find the help that you need and deserve. The Holly Project offers the following key support services:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Group Work<\/h2><\/div>
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<\/div>\nSupport for survivors aged 18+. we run drop in sessions 5 days a week to allow you to come in and talk to other survivors and provide direct access to services that can help you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Inspirational Talks<\/h2><\/div>
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<\/div>\nWe provide structured inspirational talks, that detail our own experience and how we were able to find ways to cope \/ survive in the wake of serious trauma. These talks are designed to provide awareness to professionals and inspiration to other victims \/ survivors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Awareness Sessions<\/h2><\/div>
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<\/div>\nWe run awareness sessions for professionals who may be dealing with victims of CSE. These sessions help give an understanding the impact of the trauma and provide techniques that may help to provide better support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Peer Support<\/h2><\/div>
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<\/div>\nWe run a peer support group for parents where you can meet other parents of CSE survivors. They have found that meeting other parents who are struggling with the past abuse trauma very helpful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Feedback<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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\u201cYour presentation was very powerful, you are both extremely brave and strong. Continue with your great work. You are making a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

CSE PROFESSIONAL \u2022 ANON<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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\u201cThe hard hitting real life accounts make you reflect on your own practice \u201c<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

PROFESSIONAL \u2022 ANON<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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\u201cYou are amazing people \u2013 so strong and courageous- thank you for everything that you are doing to help others\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

PROFESSIONAL \u2022 ANON<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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\u201cI feel angry and ashamed, as a professional working with young people, that you were so badly let down by the people that should of helped you. I\u2019m sorry & I won\u2019t ever not listen to the young people I work with.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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\u201cBoth ladies stories were very informative it gave me some insight into their experiences & also how as a professional I could improve\/change my own practice to protect the vulnerable\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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\u201cThank you for sharing such a powerful video, and thank you for what you do.\u201c<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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\u201cI am in awe of both speakers to bring this Holly Project to life. How I kept my tears back I will never know.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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\u201cAmazing ladies, inspirational and I will never forget the presentation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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\u201cThe best most moving presentation I have ever seen, be very proud of yourselves girls \u201c<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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\u201cEveryone should hear their stories and LISTEN, Inspirational! To be commended.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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\u201cIt made it real! Two survivors talking about what happened to them was very powerful. You can have a PowerPoint presentation overload but this 20 minute video put it all into perspective\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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\u201cYou are two of the strongest and most inspirational women I have met, totally awe inspiring\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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\u201cHumbling- All professionals who have contact with children should see this presentation and be prepared to challenge themselves and their practice.Thank you so much\u201c<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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\u201cJust the power of it, total admiration for the awareness raising they are doing and their resilience\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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\u201cThe most useful part of The Holly Project presentation was finding out about the depth of the impact on the victims. Having victims explain how it made them the person they are now. Keep it up! you need all the support you can get to keep this amazing service up.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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“I am personally grateful for your dedication- giving a voice to those that felt voiceless.\u201d \u201cThank you for everything that you are doing for victims and survivors of CSE”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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Latest News<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Keep up to date with the Holly Project and find out how we’ve been getting on in the media and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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