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The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has sent out a call for applications from survivors of childhood sexual abuse to join the Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel (VSCP) Read more
The All Party Parliamentary Group of Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse’s has published their report on ‘Survivors experiences of court and applying for compensation.’ Read more
"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
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
We are saddened to learn of the closure of Trust House Lincolnshire. Read more
The Inquiry has published its report on the Accountability and Reparations investigation, which focuses on the aftermath of child sexual abuse and the legal process of claiming compensation. Read more
CEO attended a round table about the consultations on the Victim's Code and Victim's Law and victim engagement in the criminal justice system. Read more
The TST team is happy to announce that we have finally finished our team fundraiser in support of our helpline!! Read more
The London Victims’ Commissioner, Claire Waxman, has today published recommendations on the London Rape Review with important messages relevant for all victims of rape and specialist support services. 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
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
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
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
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
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