WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY AFTER AN ASSULT OR RAPE
After a rape or sexual assault you may be affected emotionally and physically. Only you can decide what you feel up to doing in the following hours, days or weeks. But there are certain pieces of advice we can offer you, so that you have the knowledge you need to make the right decisions for you, and get the support you need.
If you would like to find out more about Restorative Justice you can go to the Restorative Justice Council national website who can put you in touch with the service provider in your local area.
If you have been affected by any of the issues in the film there is help and support available out there for both victims, offender and families.
ORGANISATIONS
NAPAC
Victims of childhood abuse - NAPAC (the National Association for People Abused in Childhood) offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. .
NSPCC
Child protection - Everything we do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood.
Safeline
Rape and abuse - Safeline is an independent and non-discriminatory charity that provides specialist, taylored support for anyone affected by sexual abuse or rape and works to prevent the sexual exploitation of children.
Survivors UK
Male survivors - SurvivorsUK was established as a service for male survivors, to cater for people not provided for by other services. We are an inclusive service and welcome anyone who identifies as male, trans, non-binary, has identified as male in the past, or anyone who feels that we are the right fit for them
Victim Support
For victims of sexual abuse - Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. Our purpose is to provide specialist help to support people to cope and recover to the point where they feel they are back on track with their lives.
Survivors Manchester
For male survivors - Survivors Manchester is a survivor-led/survivor-run voluntary organisation that aims to create and facilitate a safe space for male survivors of sexual abuse and rape to work through personal and sometimes painful issues. Our work is concentrated on empowering men to make their own positive life choices and begin their own unique journey of healing.
Rape Crisis
For victims of sexual abuse - National organisation offering support and counselling for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.
The Survivors Trust
For victims of rape and sexual abuse - Our member agencies provide a range of specialist services to survivors including counselling, support, helplines and advocacy services for women, men and children.
HELP FOR OFFENDERS
Stop It Now!
For child rape and sexual abuse - The confidential Stop It Now! helpline is available for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse. Callers do not need to give identifying information, so can remain anonymous.
Safer Lives
For men - compassionate probation officers who specialised in working with men's harmful sexual behaviours.