Case Studies
1. How did you come to hear about Nexus? I was talking with a friend one day, and she was telling me about someone who came to her about getting help for sexual abuse, and my friend pointed her to Nexus. I went online and got the telephone number for Nexus,...
News
As part of our PCSP Belfast Consent project, we are delighted to be launching a new GoodCourse push notification on Consent. The PCSP Belfast Talking about Consent project will help to educate people on consent. There should be no ‘grey area’ Click here to...
News
Following from the recent report of a young woman who has waited 5 years for her abuser to appear in court, BBC Radio Foyle has obtained the latest figures from the Department of Justice that show more than 70 sexual offences cases have taken more than five years to...
News
Watch our CEO on BBC News discussing the case of ‘Cathy’ below: Our CEO Joanne Barnes discussed the case of a young woman who has waited five years for the perpetrator of her abuse to appear in court. “Cathy” has reported that she feels...
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In an increasingly digital world, young people across the world are interacting in new ways with a new level of independence. While online spaces can offer a positive experience, it is important to be aware of the dangers of online violence. Our education team has...
Events
2022 Belfast City Marathon This year’s event will be held on Sunday 1st May, and it is a special one as it is the 40th anniversary of the event in Belfast. Starting at Stormont Buildings, it covers all areas of City, with incredible local support to cheer you on....
Events
ABSEIL @ BELFAST CASTLE Take on our fantastic abseil at the beautiful Belfast Castle and help us #breakthesilence and support survivors of sexual trauma. You will make your way through the Castle’s historic lookout tower before commencing the brave 100ft...
Blogs
SPIKING Read and learn about spiking and how you can keep yourself safe and protect others. What is drink spiking? Drink spiking is when someone deliberately adds alcohol and/or a drug to another’s drink without their knowledge. Most ‘date rape’...
News
Statement from Nexus – 11/03/2022. On Friday, March 11th, the Northern Ireland executive alongside identified institutions issued a Public Apology to victims of historical and institutional childhood abuse. As a charity dedicated to supporting victims of sexual...
Blogs
The problem of exploitation is increasingly entering our collective public consciousness through main stream media, internet, documentaries, research and so on. We are learning and understanding more about exploitation, but do we feel confident we could identify when...
