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The TST resources website is an online space designed to provide survivors of rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse and their supporters with information, resources and self-help tools to help them navigate their journey of healing. Read more
The Survivors Trust Live Chat provides safe, non-judgemental support, information and signposting to survivors of all genders, their supporters and professionals. The service is available to individuals aged 16+. Read more
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Downloadable posters and resources for healthcare service providers. Read more
Watch our #CheckWithMeFirst animation, which outlines some of the key messaging of our trauma-informed campaign for healthcare professionals. Read more
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A Trauma-Informed Educator (TIE) quality mark from The Survivors Trust shows that your university, college or school understands the impact of trauma and supports those who disclose harassment, abuse or bullying. Read more
In workplace and educational settings, trauma from experiences of bullying, sexual abuse, harassment and assault impact an individual's mental health, social relationships, work or studies, and even their physical health. Read more
If you are a survivor living in London, we want to hear about your experiences of NHS healthcare services so that we can help to make these services more accessible to survivors of rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse. Read more
Become a trauma-informed #CheckWithMeFirst Champion for our NHS London awareness campaign. Read more
Learn more about The Survivors Trust's trauma-informed awareness project for NHS London – #CheckWithMeFirst. Read more
Special measures are intended to help vulnerable and intimidated witnesses give their best evidence to the court. This review explores the current provision of special measures, from the initial assessment of a witness’s need to trial. Read more
Find out more about our committed TST team members. Read more
#CheckWithMeFirst resources for survivors accessing healthcare services. Read more
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
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