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Our Service
Through Changing Lives: GAP/MAP, we provide specialist, trauma-informed support to individuals affected sexual exploitation, modern slavery, and online sexual harm across the North-East. We also provide support to local independent sex workers engaging in both online and ‘offline’ sex work.
Operating across the Northumbria, Durham, and Darlington areas, we offer long-term, tailored support to people aged 16 and over, including those at risk or with lived experience of exploitation. Our work is grounded in years of expertise and aims to reduce risk, minimise harm, and empower individuals on their journey toward safety and stability. Whether your experiences are recent or in the past – we’re here to support you, not judge you.
- A free, non-judgemental and person-centred approach.
- One-off advice and guidance to ongoing 1-1 support
- Emotional Support
- Safety Planning (online and offline)
- Sexual Health Resources and Screening
- Local Referral Pathways (such as Mental Health, Support Groups and Recovery Services)
- Personal Development Courses
- Support Groups and Drop-ins
- Safety Advice and Awareness
People can be referred from a supporting agency, peer, family or self-refer. You can find the contact details below.
You are eligible if you are aged 16 and over and living in Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Tyneside or Durham.
Email us
exploitationteam.referrals@changing-lives.org.uk