Supporting Yourself

Guides to Understanding & Healing

Covid-19: Are you concerned about wearing a mask?

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

Grounding Techniques

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

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A historic victory amongst disheartening stats

Yesterday was a big day for survivors and those that work with them. We saw the release of data showing that rape convictions are at a record low in England and Wales along with the Crown Prosecution Service’s (CPS) unveiling of a five-year blueprint to attempt to rectify this. On top of this, the End Violence Against Women (EVAW) Coalition and the Centre for Women’s Justice won a landmark case against the CPS, granting them the opportunity for a full judicial review.

Respond Birmingham

Survivors with learning disabilities. Area Covered: Midlands

One in Four (Kent Branch)

All survivors aged 4+. Area covered: Kent

Victims previously denied compensation may now be able to re-apply

Are you a victim of a sexual offence that occurred before 1979 and within your household? If so, you may be able to apply for compensation which would have previously been denied to you.

Find Specialist Support in your Area

The Survivors Trust has 124 member organisations based in the UK & Ireland which provide specialist support for women, men & children who have survived rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse.

Taking care of yourself & I May Destroy You

It feels like everyone is talking about Michaela Coel’s newest creation I May Destroy You, a drama based on her experience of sexual assault. We want to offer up some tips for survivors thinking of watching the show as well as discuss some of the important topics covered in the series.

Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC)

SARCs (sexual assault referral centres) are specialist medical and forensic services for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. They are designed to be comfortable and multi-functional, providing private space for interviews and forensic examinations, and some may also offer sexual health and counselling services.