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Acland Burghley School
School who have used Kidscape practices and training with continuing success.

Actionwork
Tackling issues of bullying and violence in society. International workshops, shows and films. Actionwork also specialises in multi-media creative arts projects and produces films for small organisations.

Active Futures
Active Futures is a project delivered to children who reside within the West Craven area of Pendle and are aged between 10 & 13 (School Y6, 7 & 8). The activities that are offered are art, sport, music, drama & adventure.

ADFAM
Adfam is a national charity working with families affected by drugs and alcohol and is a leading agency in substance related family work. It provides a range of publications and resources for families about substances and criminal justice and operates an online message board and searchable database of local support groups that helps families hear about and talk to people who understand their situation. Adfam runs a range of training programmes on substances and family support. It also operates direct support services at London prisons for families of prisoners with drug problems. A list of resources is available online at www.adfam.org.uk

Adviceguide
Adviceguide provides information on your rights, including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues. Developed by Citizens Advice, the independent advice, policy and campaigning charity, you can get information specific to all four UK countries.

Advisory Centre for Education
The Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) is an independent advice centre for parents, offering information about state education in England and Wales for 5-16 year olds. We offer advice on many topics like exclusion from school, bullying, special educational needs and school admission appeals

Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire
Confidential helpline 10am - 10pm daily. For families and friends of problem drinkers.

Alcoholics Anonymous
AA is a voluntary fellowship of men and women who are alcoholics and who help each other to achieve and maintain sobriety by sharing experiences and giving mutual support. Group meetings help to maintain the programme.

Alcoholics Anonymous - England
Support and advice for people with drink problems

Alcoholics Anonymous - Northern Ireland
Support and advice for people with drink problems

Alcoholics Anonymous - Scotland
Support and advice for people with drink problems

Andrea Adams Trust
The only UK Charity dedicated to tackling Workplace Bullying

Anna Freud Centre
The Anna Freud Centre is dedicated to the emotional well-being and mental health of children. It provides a range of preventative and psychotherapeutic services for children and their families from birth to adolescence. Services include Parent-Infant Project, Family Support, Parent-Toddler Groups and individual psychotherapy. The Centre also aims to increase awareness and understanding of child mental health through national training initiatives and research projects.The Anna Freud Centre is a registered charity, its services are offered irrespective of the ability to pay.

Anti-Bullying Alliance
65+ organisations meet to raise the profile of bullying

Anti-Bullying Network Website
The Scottish Executive has established the Network so that teachers, parents and young people can share ideas about how bullying should be tackled. It is freely open to all

Anti-Bullying Project


Approach Ltd. (Association for the Protection for All Children)
National campaign to end physical punishment of children by promoting positive, non-violent discipline and legal reform. Secretariat for the Children are Unbeatable! Alliance and the Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children project. Alternative website at www.endcorporalpunishment.org

Archbishop Michael Ramsey Technology College
School who have used Kidscape practices and training with continuing success.

Are you OK?
If you've been a victim or witness of crime, it's not your fault. You are not alone. Victim Support can help you - just get in touch!

Ask Wiltshire
Over the past 11 years ask has established and built on its reputation for being a friendly and reliable service by providing a range of services that offer support to parents. The Children’s Information Service provides information, support and advice on a range of family issues including childcare, tax credits and leisure activities. The 0 to 3s Outreach Service supports the development of new and existing Parent and Toddler Groups and provides information to parents through post-natal talks. The Equal Access Service works with providers to energize the provision of out-of school and holiday activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The Special Educational Needs Support Service supports parents and young people with special educational needs. The Parenting Wiltshire Service provides skills based training and support to parents with concerns about their teenager’s behaviour (8-17 years).

Aspergers Foundation
The Asperger's Syndrome Foundation is committed to promoting awareness and understanding of Asperger's Syndrome. The Foundation aims to promote high quality support and services, and to enable people with Asperger's syndrome to develop into members of the community who are respected for their contribution and recognised for their unique differences.

Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL)
The education union – led by education professionals from across the sector and throughout the UK. ATL champions good practice and achieves better working lives for their 160,000 members. Offers support to members as their careers develop through research, advice, information and legal support.

Aurora Health Foundation
The Aurora Health Foundation is a new charity & therapy practice centre based in South West London specifically for adult men and women survivors of childhood trauma/abuse, victims of violent crime, and their partners. Its unique practice approach provides a range of complementary therapies, counselling & support services within a peaceful & confidential setting. The AHF helps clients to develop strategies for coping positively with daily life, reduce their stress, and help with recovery from their trauma(s).

Autism Helpline
National Autism Association. Helpline on issues relating to autism. Available Monday to Friday 10-4 p.m.

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