A Child’s Voice®

10-Week Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Programme

A Child’s Voice® is a structured, trauma-informed early intervention programme supporting children and young people aged 8–18 who may be struggling with:

• Self-harm

• Suicidal thoughts

• Emotional distress

• Low confidence or self-esteem

• Difficulties expressing feelings safely

We provide a safe, supportive space where children are listened to, understood, and guided toward healthier coping strategies.

How the Programme Works

Over 10 weeks, each child receives:

• 1 weekly 1:1 session with a trained facilitator

• A structured, age-appropriate therapeutic workbook

• Personalised suicide safety planning

• Practical tools to manage self-harm urges

• Emotional regulation and coping strategies

• Ongoing email and telephone support for both the child and their family

• Holistic guidance and advice for parents and carers

Children keep their workbook and safety planning resources, giving them tools they can return to whenever they need support.

Our Approach

A Child’s Voice® was co-designed with children and young people and bridges frontline social work practice with evidence-informed clinical research.

To our knowledge, it is the only UK programme of its kind integrating lived experience, social practice and clinical insight into a structured 10-week self-harm and suicide prevention model.

The programme is:

• Child-centred

• Strength-based

• Trauma-aware

• Prevention-focused

We work not only with the child, but with the family around them to build lasting protective factors.

What We Aim to Achieve

The programme is designed to:

• Reduce self-harm and suicidal thoughts

• Prevent situations escalating into crisis

• Strengthen emotional resilience

• Improve communication within families

• Increase confidence, safety and coping skills

Measurable Impact

Recent programme outcomes show:

• 95% reduction in self-harm and suicidal thoughts

• 100% elimination of suicide attempts during the programme period

These outcomes demonstrate the power of early, structured, compassionate intervention.

Safeguarding and Referrals

All children are assessed prior to acceptance to ensure the programme is suitable and safe.

Referrals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, considering risk level, safeguarding needs and availability.

A Child’s Voice® is an early intervention and prevention service.
Children requiring immediate crisis support will be signposted to appropriate urgent statutory services.