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Our free, national helpline provides information, advice and emotional support to all survivors of rape, sexual abuse and violence, and childhood sexual abuse. No matter when the abuse took place, we're here to support you. Read more
The PROSPER Study is looking for volunteers from specialist sexual violence services in England to explore providers’ views about funding and commissioning processes. Read more
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Survivors' Journeys - Survivors' Voices conference, held in October 2014, sought to redress the lack of survivors' voices and views on service development and commissioning processes. This report highlights the findings from the event. Read more
The Ministry of Justice have published a simplified and updated Victims’ Code alongside the government response to its consultation: ‘Improving the Victims’ Code’. Read more
This paper highlights important considerations for Research Ethics Committees on the importance of preserving confidentiality of disclosures by adults of non-recent abuse. Read more
In this article, Clare Gunby et al reflect on the framing of violence against women in mainstream media in the UK, and some policy documents and guidance, in the first four weeks of the COVID-19 induced lockdown. Read more
Grounding techniques are ways that we can 'ground' ourselves in the present and remind ourselves that we are safe. They can reconnect us with our body when we are feeling out of control and help us to calm down and relax. Read more
Survivors on our helpline tell us that covering their own face or seeing the faces of others covered has been a triggering experience for them. Has this effected you? Read more
Fay is the life and soul of The Survivors Trust. She began her career working with survivors of sexual violence 20 years ago. Before becoming the CEO of The Survivors Trust in 2004, Fay was a counsellor and manager at a specialist sexual violence support service. Read more
This research is inviting over 1000 individuals who have attended a Sexual Assault Referral Centre in England to take part, to ‘join a thousand voices for change’. Read more
Marital ‘rape’ is a hidden recurring issue which people, mostly women, are reluctant to open up about. This video created by Ola and her partner Olu highlights the taboo issue and reminds those affected that help is available. Read more
NHS England worked with service users and key partners to develop the ‘What Works; patient and stakeholder engagement for Sexual Assault Referral Centres’ report. Read more
A dissertation submitted to the University of Sheffield for the partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of BA in International Relations and Politics. Read more
A Trauma-Informed Employer (TIE) Quality Mark allows you to prove to your customers, clients, staff and volunteers that you are able to respond professionally and sensitively to domestic and sexual violence, no matter how it impacts upon your organisation. Read more
Rape and sexual violence are horrific and traumatic crimes. Many victims and survivors experience a wide range of emotions after rape or sexual assault and are often too shocked to act in the immediate moments. There is no right or wrong way to react or feel. Read more
It can be hard to come to terms with what happened and even harder to understand how it is defined in the law. Here are the most current definitions of sexual violence in the Sexual Offences Act 2003. Read more