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survivor support
services
These provide emotional, psychological, legal and practical help to individuals who have experienced abuse.
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Click on any to be directed to their website.​​
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support
If you are over the age of 16, living in England & Wales, and have been affected by any form of sexual violence or abuse, specialist and confidential support is available 24/7.
Call 0808 500 2222 or visit the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line to chat online or find out more.
organisations
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Rape Crisis England & Wales is the feminist charity working to end child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence.
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Women’s Aid is a national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. From campaigning to providing frontline services, their goal is a world where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated.
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Refuge is the largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK. On any given day our services support thousands of women and their children, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives — free from fear.
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The ‘me too.’ Movement supports survivors of sexual violence and their allies by connecting survivors to resources, offering community organising resources, pursuing a ‘me too.’ policy platform, and working with researchers to add to the field and chart their way forward.
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One in Four specialise in supporting survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence and abuse, and particularly survivors of child sexual abuse and trauma. They provide a safe, restorative environment to work through the effects of sexual abuse and violence and aim to meet the needs of anyone irrespective of gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
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Stop It Now offers confidential help to thousands of people each year who are worried about their own or someone else’s illegal online behaviour. They can help you if you are worried about your own thoughts, feelings or behaviour, or with any concerns about another adult or young person.
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ECPAT is a global network of civil society organisations working to end the prostitution and trafficking of children. According to a 2016 ECPAT UK’s expert paper, child sexual abuse material is an increasing issue within the country. Reportedly, around 50,000 UK-based individuals were involved in downloading and sharing this kind of material in 2012.
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Red Tents are intentionally co-created spaces for women to share, connect, and authentically be, often as monthly gatherings. They can take various forms, including sharing circles, meditation, and supportive massage. Some Red Tents are also a celebration of women's cycles, exploring moon mysteries and threshold moments in life.