Domestic, Sexual and Mental Abuse
The number of child abuse cases within the Jewish Community is rising.
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Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women.
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1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys will be victims of childhood sexual abuse.
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The real numbers are far greater, since most childhood sexual abuse goes unreported.
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Over 90% of sexually abused children were abused by someone they knew.
It is time for the Jewish Community to wake up and put a stop to this now.
*names have been changed to protect identities
Suicide, Depression and Mental Health
Suicide is the biggest killer of young people in the UK.
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Young people are often not helped until they reach the crisis stage.
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Mental Health is a silent killer - Prevention is key.
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Suicide and mental health problems within the Manchester Jewish Community is rising.
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1 in 5 young women aged 16 - 24 have self harmed.
It is time for the Jewish Community to wake up and put a stop to this now.
*names have been changed to protect identities
We need £250,000 per year.
Aliya Youth offers a welcoming space and our trained staff and support workers are there for whoever needs them 24/7. We also provide signposting to other resources, education and support, events and activities and a space to feel valued and safe.
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