BACA respond to children in crisis

Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. Their aim as a body of Bikers is to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. They work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. B.A.C.A. desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of their organization, and that they are prepared to lend their physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and their physical presence.

In order to receive assistance from B.A.C.A., a case has to be reported to the Police or the Child Protection Services beforehand.

B.A.C.A. helpline is 7802131 and it's open 24/7. B.A.C.A. mainly work in the capital area but can assist in cases reaching Borgarfjörður to Hvolsvöllur.

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Vopnabúrið

Vopnabúrið is a gym and a leisure center that provides counseling and support to children and teenagers in need.

Bergið headspace

Bergið is a support- and counselling centre for young people up to 25 years old.

Child Protection Services

Child protection service committees in each municipality help children who exist in unacceptable living conditions and provide support for families.

Child abuse

Child abuse has serious consequences, far into adulthood. It is always important to stop the abuse as quickly as possible and help the child.

Manneskja heldur fyrir augun. Hún snýr að okkur og mikið liðað hár sveiflast til hægri í vindinum.

Risk behaviour

If a child behaves in a way that harms or is likely to harm its health and development, it is called risk behaviour.

Manneskja í fjötrum. Hún er með lokuð augu og er leið á svipinn og heldur þétt utan um sig. Rauður þykkur borði er vafinn utan um hana.