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Haut de la Garenne discovery - Counselling services available

26 February 2008

News Release 26th February 2008

The discovery of human remains at Haut de la Garenne has been widely reported.  There may be Islanders who have been deeply affected by this emotionally and who at this time would like to discuss their feelings with an impartial and professional counsellor.  If you are such a person then you may wish contact Dr Tracy Wade , Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 444560.  Such discussions would be in confidence.

The States of Jersey Police established a specific counselling service in 2007 for the benefit of victims, and alleged victims, arising from its wide-ranging investigation into historic child abuse.  The service is run by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (N.S.P.C.C.) the dedicated telephone number is 0800 169 1173.

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Notes to Editors:

1.      For further information, please contact Dr Tracy Wade on 444560. Or call the States of Jersey Police Press Officer on 612109

2.      The NSPCC line is open between 9 am and midnight.  This service started on 22 November 2007.

 

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