Support for children and young victims of crime

Nest Lancashire offers support to young people aged 5 to 18 (and up to 25 for anyone who has additional needs) who have been impacted by any crime, including serious bullying, fraud, hate crime and domestic abuse.

Nest provides one-to-one sessions or group interventions, offering emotional and practical support, safety planning, confidence‑building, developing coping strategies, and structured activities to help young people recover and feel safe again.

To find out more, visit the Nest Lancashire – supporting young victims website.

To get in touch with Nest, you can call 0300 111 0323, or text NEST and your number to 60777.

Need help after sexual violence?

Call 0300 1409957 for sexual abuse and violence support, or you can fill out our online form.

Lancashire’s sexual assault referral centre

If you need medical help, contact the SAFE Centre on 01772 523344 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm) or 01772 716565 outside of those hours.