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New measures to support vulnerable people ahead of Hidden Harms Summit

The virtual summit, hosted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is in response to the unique challenges victims have faced during the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they continue to get support. Our CEO, Fay Maxted OBE, will be attending the Hidden Harms Summit with colleagues from Rape Crisis England and Wales, Male Survivors Partnership and NAPAC
Messages from frontline support services - We are still here

If you’ve experienced sexual violence or abuse, no matter when it happened, #YouAreNotAlone. Support services across England and Wales are available to you. They’re free, confidential and independent.
TST update on Covid-19 and tips to get through

Due to Covid-19 many of our members and other support services are closing their face to face services and operating differently in accordance with advice from the UK Government.
Consultation on Improving the Victims’ Code

The Government now want to hear what you have to say about their proposed changes. This consultation is the next step in improving the experience of victims within the justice system and will pave the way for a Victims’ Law that will guarantee victims their rights.

Find Specialist Support in your Area

The Survivors Trust has 129 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.
I didn't marry a monster

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.
National Helplines
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.
Petition: Make all sexual abuse offences exceptions under the double jeopardy rules

"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."
My Experience of EMDR & Treating Trauma

Steph talks about how Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy helped her to heal after her experience of rape.
TST update on Covid-19 and tips to get through

Due to Covid-19 many of our members and other support services are closing their face to face services and operating differently in accordance with advice from the UK Government.
About Sexual Violence & Abuse

Sexual violence and abuse is any behaviour of a sexual nature which is unwanted and takes place without consent or understanding. This includes rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, childhood sexual abuse, female genital mutilation and more.
'YOU' will not define me

Mark talks about his experience of childhood abuse, how it impacted his life and his journey to recovery
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