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"Many victims will never be able to obtain justice or closure from the criminal courts as the law currently stands as their charges are not deemed "serious" or "severe" enough to be an exception to the double jeopardy rules." Read more
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) was created in November 2018 by Sarah Champion MP and The Survivors Trust, and contains members from across the Commons and Lords. Read more
As the Fundraising Officer here at The Survivors Trust, I get to look after the wonderful people that go out of their way to help raise money to support our work. Read more
Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness week is the UK's annual week dedicated to bringing together organisations and communities to promote awareness of sexual abuse & sexual violence. Read more
In response to a new campaign calling for suspects accused of sexual crimes to have anonymity prior to charge, The Survivors Trust CEO, Fay Maxted OBE comments. Read more
Our Fundraising & Training Support Officer completes her 13 mile run to support the running of our support line! Read more
Fay Maxted OBE swam a whopping 1.2 miles as part of our TST team fundraiser! Read more
This week the internet has been flooded with the news that the CPS intend to roll out a new consent form for victims to hand over their mobile phone as evidence in rape cases. Read more
Happy Birthday to our wonderful CEO Fay Maxted! Fay is the life and soul of The Survivors Trust. She began her career working with survivors of sexual violence 20 years ago. Read more
We had the privilege of being invited by Channel 4 to the pre-screening of Dan Reed’s Leaving Neverland, the already notorious documentary following the experiences of two young boys who were befriended by Michael Jackson throughout their childhood. Read more
On March 27th, we were incredibly proud to attend the inspiring launch of one of our member agencies report, 'Numbing The Pain: Survivors Voices of Childhood Sexual Abuse & Addiction.' Read more
For International Women's Day 2019, The Survivors Trust wanted to send a message to every woman and girl who has ever experienced rape or sexual violence at any point in their lives. Read more
As part of the action for Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness week 2019, The Survivors Trust as well as survivors and other support organisations came together to walk across London Bridge and shout about sexual violence! Read more
The aim of this study is to work with survivors in the production of an on-line learning resource that will help to prepare those who have experienced Childhood Sexual Abuse for pregnancy, birth and caring for a new baby. Read more
We are absolutely delighted that the writer, Chris Chibnall, and Broadchurch production team chose to portray a storyline about rape which did not glamorise the attack or dwell on graphic depictions of the assault. Read more
The Survivors Trust helpline will be open 7 days a week, 10am to 12pm, throughout the 8 week broadcast of ITV’s third and final series of Broadchurch. In this latest series, David Tennant and Olivia Coleman reprise their roles as DI Alec Hardy and DS Miller as they investigate a serious sexual assault in the Dorset Community. Joined by National Television Award winner Julie Hesmondhalgh, this series follows the impact this assault has on the survivor, her friends and family, and the community. Read more
Warwickshire Police has re-launched the successful Stop Rape Now campaign after developing its latest phase, “CNOSENT, don’t mix it up”. This new phase is targeting young adults and focuses on encouraging an open discussion about consent. The aim is to inform and educate 18 to 24 year olds and leave them with the knowledge to make the right choice when faced with a sexual situation. Read more
Speaking from my own perspective and experiences I can understand the hesitancy and difficulties faced by those who want to disclose their abuse but are reluctant to do so due to the social stigma associated with child abuse, which is often reinforced by institutional failings. The idea by the general public that this is something that wouldn’t or couldn’t happen to them or their children is the comfort blanket that people wrap around themselves to reinforce the social stereotypes. Read more
The Survivors Trust is collaborating with King’s College to run a survey to explore the health care needs of survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the UK and their level of satisfaction and feedback on the healthcare services that they have used. The survey we are conducting aims to investigate the healthcare needs of women in the UK who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Read more
The first ever Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week kicks off with a ground-breaking launch at London’s City Hall next month. Organisers hope the nationwide week-long series of events, from 1st – 7th February, will spread the message that any form of sexual abuse and violence is unacceptable. The seven-day programme aims to generate discussion among the general public, statutory bodies and third sector organisations about how best to tackle sexual abuse and violence. Read more
Fay Maxted OBE said: “As a Survivor myself, it is quite something to go from feeling so ashamed at what I had experienced, to being at Buckingham Palace in this highest symbol of honour. I hope this can speak to every single Survivor of rape & sexual violence&/abuse and communicate that, while your life will never be the same, it need not be over.” Read more
“The Home Office has increased funding, and the Norfolk PCC funding should have helped out the specialist agencies providing these services but it didn’t,” said Fay Maxted OBE, chief executive of the Survivors Trust, a national umbrella group that represents 135 specialist abuse support groups across the UK. Read more