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
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It is time for the Jewish Community to wake up and put a stop to this now
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*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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Poor mental health is a silent killer - prevention is key
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Suicide and mental health problems within the Manchester Jewish Community are rising
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1 in 5 young women aged 16 - 24 have self harmed
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It is time for the Jewish Community to wake up and put a stop to this now
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*names have been changed to protect identities
We need £250,000 per year
to continue to offer vital support to our young people
Aliya Youth offers a welcoming space in our Hub.
Our trained staff ​and support workers are available 24/7.
As well as in-house provision, we provide signposting to relevant professional resources, education and support.
We organise activities which engage and inspire.
In Aliya Youth, young people in crisis find a place in which they can feel valued and safe.
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Read some of our testimonials below
