"The Smile of the Child" next to every child victim of Violence
Physical, Sexual and
Psychological Abuse, Neglect, Bullying, Smuggling & Trafficking
Since its
establishment and up-to-date "The Smile of
the Child" implements actions with the aim
to address in a holistic way every form of violence against children. This is
achieved through a number of services extended over three main pillars:
Prevention, Intervention and Therapy.
The services are provided free-of-charge to children that are in Greece and
regardless of ethnicity or religion.
PREVENTION
Prevention and Awareness Raising
“The Smile of the Child” recognising the key role that school community plays in the field of prevention carries out interactive, experiential activities targeting students, teachers, parents and guardians.
European Helpline for Children and Adolescents 116111
«The Smile of the Child» is the national operator of the European Helpline for Children and Adolescents 116111 providing counseling support for free to children and adolescents!
INTERVENTION
Domestic Violence
"The Smile of the Child" supports women and their children who suffer from domestic violence with a holistic approach, providing services to comfort them and support them in moving forward with their lives.
Adult Children
Since 1997, when the first Home for children victims of all forms of violence was put into operation, "The Smile of the Child” has been raising hundreds of children, many of them right from birth. As time flies every year children enter into adulthood and
National Helpline for Children SOS 1056
The recognized National Helpline for children SOS 1056 is operated by «The Smile of the Child» and is available for every child and adult for the provision of support on issues of their concern.
Direct Intervention
The action targets children at immediate risk and children victims of any kind of violence and the goal is to protect them by ensuring their rights, always in cooperation with the competent public prosecutorial and law enforcement authorities.
Homes
Our Homes raise children of different ages, irrespective of their nationality and origin, which the competent Public Prosecution & Judicial Authorities deemed necessary to remove from their family environment due to severe abuse and neglect.
Summer Homes for Children
"The Smile of the Child" is a voluntary, non-governmental organization. It deal on a daily basis and in a practical way with the problems of children ensuring all the necessary for the physical, psychological and mental well-being.
The Child Advocacy Center (CAC)
Through its multiannual action in the field of Child Protection, its experience and expertise, "The Smile of the Child" established a dedicated Center aiming at ensuring child friendly justice for children.
Daycare Homes
«The Smile of the Child» implements the action of the "Daycare Homes" with the aim to provide care for children, whose families face serious problems.
THERAPY
The House of the Child
"The House of the Child" is a Day Center for the Provision of Customized Mental Health Services to Children and Adolescents, victims of abuse, neglect, domestic violence, victimized minors, children involved in bullying incidents and generally children wh
