Support from A.S.S.C.
Child Centred Practice
A.S.S.C. is a child-centred service. This approach means we put children’s best interests at the heart of our policies and procedures. We are client-led and believe all support should be relevant and age-appropriate, meeting the child’s developmental level. A.S.S.C. will always extend our support to the young person’s family and guardians.
A.S.S.C. Support Services
A.S.S.C.’s support services include:
A.S.S.C. Forensic Accompaniment
A.S.S.C. Volunteers Support Young People and their families when they attend the SATU (Sexual Assault Treatment Units) in Dublin, Galway and Cork.
We also provide:
• Support & Advocacy for families, or any adult who is supporting a young person during a disclosure or concern of sexual violence.
Support & Advocacy Phone Service
A.S.S.C. provides phone support that offers an empathic, listening space to any supporting adult of children who are victims or witnesses to crime.
To arrange a call with a Support & Advocacy worker, please phone 083 203 0209.
• Opening hours – Monday – Friday 9:30am- 4:30pm
A.S.S.C. Court Accompaniment
A.S.S.C. staff and volunteers support young people and their families when they come to testify at court. This service is nationwide.
We also provide:
• Pretrial meetings with the young person & family
• Accompaniment throughout the trial
• Post trial support
How to make a referral?
You can call us on 083 203 0209
Or email us at support@assc.ie
If you think a child or young person would benefit from our services, you can REFER HERE
A.S.S.C. is also happy to discuss any queries you may have concerning a child or young person who needs our support.
What we do...
Provide onsite emotional support.
Provide immediate and ongoing phone support.
Answer questions relating to the criminal justice process.
Communicate with other professionals working with you whilst maintaining confidentiality and respecting your wishes.
Provide information on other services that you may require.
What we don’t do...
We will never discuss your evidence.
We will not give you advice on legal matters.
These are questions for the Investigating Garda.