Somerset Phoenix Project

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Somerset Phoenix is a small service provided by Barnardo's and Somerset & Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS). Providing support, training, consultation, and signposting to professionals supporting children, young people and families affected by child sexual abuse (CSA). We are a small team covering the whole of Somerset. We are not a referral service or a crisis service. If you need crisis intervention, refer to the useful links page.

For professionals

Information on training courses, professional consultation and guides for supporting children affected by sexual abuse

For parents & carers

Support for safe carers; peer support groups, information guids, tips for managing behaviour associated with the abuse

For children & young people

Support and information centered on you, what you need now and in the future

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Latest News

20 Dec 2024

Christmas 2024

The Somerset Phoenix Project will be closed from Friday 20th December 2024. We will be back in the new year on Monday 6th January 2025. ...

12 Aug 2024

Addressing unrest

Addressing unrest, disinformation and violence – Sector signposting This is a list of links to resources to help us all support young pe...

06 Jun 2024

Podcast: The P Pod

Listen to the latest Podcast from the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership. Our team members Jodie and Ellie were invited to talk...

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