rape and sexual assault support

Rape and Sexual Assault support

SUPPORT

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331
support@napac.org.uk
napac.org.uk
Helps adult survivors of any kind of childhood trauma. Provides local services, email support, and a helpline.

One in Four
0800 121 7114
oneinfour.org.uk
Provides information, counselling, and advocacy tools for people who have suffered trauma—either domestic or sexual—in childhood.

Revenge Porn Helpline
0345 6000 459
revengepornhelpline.org.uk
The Revenge Porn Helpline serves all UK adult victims of intimate image abuse. For free, private help and support, get in contact.

Safeline
0808 800 5007 (Young people’s helpline)
0808 800 5005 (National Male Survivor helpline)
safeline.org.uk
Adult and young helplines for those who have suffered sexual assault and rape. provides another helpline especially for male survivors and face-to-face assistance in Coventry and Warwickshire.

The Survivors Trust
0808 8010 818
thesurvivorstrust.org
Lists local advocates and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs), together with local specific services for survivors of sexual violence.

Ugly Mugs
0161 629 9861
uglymugs.org
A membership service compiling anonymous warnings based on reporting of events to help stop violence directed against sex workers. Provides sessions of mental health support as well.

SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT FOR LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE

Bi Survivors
bisurvivorsnetwork.org
Support and advocacy network for bi+ persons who have gone through abuse, either sexual or domestic.

Galop
0207 704 2040 (LGBT+ hate crime helpline)
0800 999 5428 (LGBT+ domestic abuse helpline)
0800 130 3335 (Conversion therapy helpline)
help@galop.org.uk
galop.org.uk
Offers LGBT+ adults and young people who have suffered hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse helplines and other support.

SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT FOR MEN

Mankind
mkcharity.org
Offers guys over eighteen who have suffered sexual abuse at some point in their life online treatment, therapeutic groups, and couple counselling.

Survivors UK
020 3322 1860 (SMS)
074 9181 6064 (WhatsApp)
survivorsuk.org
Support for males who have gone through sexual assault or rape via online chat services and text lines.

SUPPORT FOR NON-ABUSIVE PARENTS AND CARERS OF CHILDREN

Acts Fast
0120 279 7217
actsfast.org.uk
Helps carers or protective parents of children who have suffered sexual abuse. Provides Dorset with in-person services and support.

We Stand
0800 980 1958
support@westand.org.uk
westand.org.uk
Help, guidance, knowledge for families dealing with child sexual abuse. Its national helpline allows one access to all services.

SUPPORT TO PREVENT SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN

Lucy Faithfull Foundation
lucyfaithfull.org.uk
Provides a range of services for those seeking assistance, guidance, support, and intervention with concerns about child sexual abuse—both personally and for families.

Stop It Now!
0808 1000 900
stopitnow.org.uk
Confidential freephone helpline for those worried about someone else’s behaviour or who are experiencing sexual thoughts and actions towards minors.

SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN

CIS’ters (Childhood Incest Survivors)
023 8033 8080
helpme@cisters.org.uk
cisters.org.uk
Offers assistance and encouragement to adult women who have suffered incestuous abuse in childhood.

Rape Crisis England & Wales
0808 802 9999
rapecrisis.org.uk
Support for women and girls impacted by any kind of sexual violence, including sexual assault or rape. offers specifics on local centres.

ABUSE BY SOCIAL AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Should you wish to report abuse by a health or social care worker, the companies below could be able to assist. If you have also suffered abuse, you will find encouragement. Any kind of abuse can benefit from the services included in support alternatives:

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
bacp.co.uk
Professional body for counselling and talking therapy. offers details together with a list of approved therapists.

Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)
careinspectorate.wales
Independent social care regulator for Wales where you may file complaints about workers and providers of services.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)
cqc.org.uk
Controls and audits social and medical services provided in England.

Citizens Advice
0800 144 8848 (England Adviceline)
0800 702 2020 (Wales Adviceline)
18001 0800 144 8884 (textphone)
citizensadvice.org.uk
Advice on your rights, including money, housing, experiences of discrimination and other issues, free, private information and guidance.

General Medical Council (GMC)
gmc-uk.org
Maintaining a record of licensed doctors, it supports doctors and helps to safeguard patients.

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
hcpc-uk.co.uk
Governs several aspects of social work, psychology, and medical practitioners.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW)
hiw.org.uk
Independent healthcare regulator for Wales where you may submit comments and concerns.

HealthWatch England
healthwatch.co.uk
Helps individuals in England who make use of social and healthcare systems.

Mind Infoline
0300 123 3393
info@mind.org.uk
Free and private knowledge on local support and service availability, including advocacy support.

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
nmc.org.uk
In the UK, controls midwives and nurses.

Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS)
nhs.uk/common-health-questions/nhs-services-and-treatments/what-is-pals-patient-advice-and-liaison-service
Provides private guidance, help, and knowledge on issues connected to health. Searching NHS UK or asking a doctor or other healthcare expert for their details will help you locate services.

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
psychotherapy.org.uk
Professional body for psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor education, training, and accreditation. offers a web register of psychotherapists providing various talking therapies under private conditions.

You can see a what can I do section, a NSPCC FAQ, and a more specific support section for survivors with Autism and ADHD.