Support & Resources for Survivors

General

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ - Rape Crisis England and Wales

https://www.rainn.org/ - Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (mainly US focused)

https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/- The Survivors Trust is an umbrella organisation for 141 specialist organisations in the UK, provides a great list of contact details for independent sexual violence advisors in every part of the UK

http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape_sexual-assault.php

www.rasac.org.uk - Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre

www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk - Rape Crisis Scotland

http://www.rcni.ie/ - Rape Crisis Network Ireland

https://safestream.info/ - B2B service which platforms can use to offer content warnings on their content, including for sexual violence

https://www.doesthedogdie.com/ - Crowdsourced emotional spoilers for movies, tv, video games, books and more.

https://www.solacewomensaid.org/solace-rape-crisis - North London rape crisis support

https://www.rasasc.org.uk/ - South London rape crisis support

https://survivorsnetwork.org.uk/resources/

http://www.havennetwork.org.uk/

https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/sexual-assault-and-rape/sexual-assault - USA-focused resource

https://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/violence/global_campaign/en/chap6.pdf - WHO report on sexual violence

Telephone/Counselling

www.lifecentre.uk.com - provide telephone counselling for survivors and their loved ones, as well as face-to-face counselling/art therapy in Sussex

www.oneinfour.org.uk - provides counselling over Skype, available in several languages

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us

http://www.rasasc.org.uk/ - Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre

http://www.supportline.org.uk/ - confidential emotional support for children, young adults and adults

https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellingservice.com/our-services/counselling-for-rape-victims/ - London UK rape counselling

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/abuse/sexual-abuse/

Physical health following rape, family planning, contraception, etc.

https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Sexualhealth/Pages/Sexualassault.aspx - the NHS provides a guide for forensic medical examination, immediate concerns related to bodily health (STI, pregnancy) and access to sexual assault referral centres

https://www.brook.org.uk/ - Brook provides free and confidential health care and advice relating to sexual health and has branches all over the UK. They can help with contraception, pregnancy, STIs, gender questions, abuse and general wellbeing

https://www.fpa.org.uk/- find a Family Planning Association clinic, UK

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/relationships/sexual-consent/what-should-i-do-if-i-or-someone-i-know-was-sexually-assaulted - Planned Parenthood provides reproductive healthcare and education and family planning services across the US. Staff at Planned Parenthood branches can provide care and resources in the aftermath of a sexual assault

Child abuse

www.havoca.org – provide support to adult survivors of child abuse

http://www.childabuselawyers.com/ - Association of Child Abuse Lawyers is made up of lawyers and other experts dedicated to obtaining compensation for survivors of child abuse, has members all over the UK

https://napac.org.uk/ - The National Association for People Abused in Childhood

www.ceop.police.uk - The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre

www.childline.org.uk

www.lucyfaithfull.org - information and support for families affected by sexual abuse

www.nspcc.org.uk - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

http://www.aurorafoundation.org.uk/ - Aurora Foundation for people abused in childhood

http://www.breakthesilence.org.uk/ - support for survivors (aged 16+) of childhood sexual abuse

http://www.cari.ie/ - therapy and support for children affected by child sexual abuse

http://www.kasp.org.uk/ - support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse

http://www.wellbeingscotland.org/ - Scotland-based organisation for survivors of childhood abuse

https://savionline.webs.com/ - support for children, youths & families

https://www.safe-space.co.uk/ - free and confidential support for people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse

Stalking and harassment

https://www.suzylamplugh.org/Pages/Category/national-stalking-helpline - National Stalking Helpline

https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/stalking-and-harassment - Victim Support on stalking and harassment

http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/stalking.php

http://www.protectionagainststalking.org/

http://paladinservice.co.uk/ - assistance for high-risk stalking victims in England and Wales

https://www.itv.com/thismorning/stalking-helplines - directory of stalking helplines

https://www.stalkingriskprofile.com/victim-support/general-advice-for-victims - general advice for victims of stalking

https://www.gov.uk/report-stalker - report a stalker

https://asbhelp.co.uk/harassment/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwy8f6BRC7ARIsAPIXOjj_p-3ZTPQCz0ZfNm_A-MoMMP2yqyjPoKw0XERBzL7zqzDWYI9uMhUaAk_0EALw_wcB

https://www.cambridgema.gov/cpd/communityresources/stalkingandharassmentresources

Revenge Porn

https://www.lawtonslaw.co.uk/resources/what-is-the-revenge-porn-law-in-england/ - overview on laws regarding revenge porn in the UK

https://www.cybercivilrights.org/victim-resources/ - resources for victims of revenge porn in the US, including an overview of relevant laws by state

https://fraudsupport.org/incidents/revenge-porn/ - USA-focused resources, including a Cyber Civil Rights Initiative crisis helpline

https://swgfl.org.uk/services/revenge-porn-helpline/ - revenge porn/intimate image abuse helpline (UK)

https://www.childnet.com/our-projects/project-deshame/advice-and-resources - advice and resources concerning revenge porn and online sexual harassment

https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/cyber-crime/image-based-sexual-abuse

https://www.stoponlineabuse.org.uk/resources - links to a revenge porn guide and helpline (UK)

https://www.safeline.org.uk/revenge-porn-what-it-means-for-the-victim-and-the-offender/

BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) resources

http://www.bawso.org.uk/ - Wales-based support for BME people in at risk from all forms of violence, from Female Genital Mutilation, forced marriage, honour-based violence and human trafficking

http://www.southallblacksisters.org.uk/ - Southall Black Sisters, a group of black and minority women providing support to BME women suffering from violence

https://www.bmehf.org.uk/index.php/news-events/services/rape-crisis-london/ - Rape crisis support for BME women in London, UK

Resources for survivors with disabilities (or those around them)

https://sapac.umich.edu/article/56

http://www.fris.org/SexualViolence/Disabilities.html

https://www.endabusepwd.org/problem/outofreach/exploring-the-barriers-in-victim-services/

https://www.campuswell.com/unseen-survivors/

https://www.rasash.org.uk/prevention/training-calendar

http://www.evawintl.org/Library/DocumentLibraryHandler.ashx?id=493

https://www.unh.edu/sharpp/students-disabilities

https://now.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Disabled-Women-Sexual-Violence-4.pdf

https://endrapeoncampus.org/prev

https://disabilityjustice.org/sexual-abuse/

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/datasources/nisvs/svandipv.html

For women

http://www.asianwomencentre.org.uk/ - Asian women resource centre

https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/ - supports women & girls affected by self-injury or self-harm

https://sharan.org.uk/ - support and resources for South Asian women

http://www.wrc.org.uk/ - an umbrella organisation for women’s charities with over 500 members

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/female-genital-mutilation-fgm/ - the NSPCC on Female Genital Mutilation

Legal resources

https://www.gov.uk/report-rape-sexual-assault - on reporting a rape or sexual assault to the police and seeking legal recourse

http://www.cps.gov.uk/ - the Crown Prosecution Service on rape and sexual assault

http://www.clsdirect.uk/ - free legal help and information

www.rightsofwomen.org.uk - legal information and factsheets for women, and a free legal advice line for women staffed by women (020 7251 6577)

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/rape-and-sexual-assault/

https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations/3669 - US-focused legal resources

https://rsvporg.co.uk/services/legal-clinic-with-irwin-mitchell-solicitors/

https://www.childabuselawyers.com/ - Association of Child Abuse Lawyers

Domestic abuse

http://www.freedomprogramme.co.uk/ - information for all survivors of domestic abuse

https://www.breakingfreesupport.co.uk/ - for female survivors of sexual abuse and rape

http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/ - national domestic violence helpline

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ - support for women and children who have experienced domestic violence (or for those who are worried that somebody might be in danger)

http://www.niaendingviolence.org.uk/ - services to end violence against women and children

https://www.thehotline.org/resources/

https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse - support for victims of domestic abuse (definitions, statistics, and ways to seek help)

https://www.rcn.org.uk/clinical-topics/domestic-violence-and-abuse/general-resources-and-support - list of UK resources

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse-organisations-which-give-information-and-advice/ - Citizens’ Advice

http://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/domestic-violence/ - for information regarding the link between addiction and domestic violence

https://www.detoxlocal.com/resources/domestic-violence-addiction/ - resources regarding domestic violence in relation to addiction & detox. Assistance in locating US-based detox centres for victims of domestic violence

https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/domestic-violence/ - a list of definitions and emerging solutions related to domestic violence, with a special focus on teenage dating violence and how to reach out to teenagers to prevent domestic violence through awareness and education

https://raydensolicitors.co.uk/blog/how-to-get-out-of-an-emotionally-abusive-relationship/ - advice on leaving an emotionally abusive relationship

For the prevention of child sexual abuse and rape

https://www.rainn.org/articles/how-can-i-protect-my-child-sexual-assault

www.stopitnow.org.uk - confidential Freephone hotline for those struggling with inappropriate thoughts/behaviour regarding children, or for parents/carers and other adults worried about the behaviour of other adults

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/childsexualabuse.html

https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/prevent_sa_ts.pdf

www.nota.co.uk - organisation which works closely in intervention with sexually aggressive individuals

https://childmind.org/article/10-ways-to-teach-your-child-the-skills-to-prevent-sexual-abuse/

http://csethesigns.scot/ - Scotland-based – resources for recognising the signs of childhood sexual abuse and addressing problems, seeking help

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/child-sexual-abuse/

Male survivors

https://1in6.org/

https://www.survivorsuk.org/ - Survivors UK focus on providing support for male survivors of rape and sexual abuse, provide web-chats and one-to-one counselling/support groups in the Greater London area

https://counselingcenter.utk.edu/self-help-materials/for-male-survivors-of-sexual-assault/

https://mkcharity.org/ - provide one-to-one counselling, therapeutic groups and couple’s counselling to adult men (aged 18+)

https://mcsr.org/home

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/looking-for-information/support-for-men-and-boys/

http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/ - Men’s advice line, for men experiencing sexual violence and abuse

https://menhealing.org/Resources-Male-Survivors/

http://www.male-rape.org.uk/ - support for male survivors of rape, sexual assault and childhood abuse

https://www.malesurvivor.co.uk/about-us/

http://operationemotion.co.uk/ - Plymouth-based support for male survivors

https://www.fredonia.edu/student-life/sexual-assault/malesurvivors

http://www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk/ - Manchester-based support for male survivors

LGBT+ survivors

http://www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse/ - LGBT domestic violence hotline

https://www.humandignitytrust.org/lgbt-the-law/

www.victimsupport.org.uk - not solely for LGBT people, but do offer an LGBT service

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/criminal-law

www.supernovaproject.org - a ‘queer-friendly platform’ offering information & support to address abuse within LGBT+ communities

https://www.amnesty.org.uk/LGBTI-equality?utm_source=google&utm_medium=grant&utm_campaign=AWA_ACT_LGBT_lgbt&utm_content=gay%20rights

SOLA – Survivors of Lesbian Partnerships Abuse – call helpline 020 7328 7389 and ask for SOLA

Opendoor Housing Trust – call 020 8743 2165 – providing housing and support for gay men aged 18-65 affected by domestic and homophobic violence

www.pinkpractice.co.uk - counselling and psychotherapy for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities

https://why-me.org/evidence/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwy8f6BRC7ARIsAPIXOjiBMQiSAbkg-ktgIuRhb8EI1_CY-

www.thelesbiantherapistdirectory.co.uk - therapist directory including only lesbian therapists

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/domestic-violence-and-abuse-resources-lgbt-people

https://www.glasgowclyderapecrisis.org.uk/content/information-for-lgbt/

For the non-abusive parents/carers of abused children

www.mosac.org.uk - provide support, advice, information and counselling

https://www.norfolklscb.org/parents-carers-community/child-sexual-abuse-resources/

www.lucyfaithfull.org - information and support for families affected by sexual abuse

https://savionline.webs.com/ - provides support for families

https://www.nctsn.org/resources/caring-kids-what-parents-need-know-about-sexual-abuse

https://www.focusonthefamily.com/family-q-and-a/life-challenges/helping-a-child-victim-of-incestuous-sexual-abuse - helping child victims of incestuous sexual abuse

Incest

www.cisters.org.uk - provide support for adult women who are survivors of incestuous childhood sexual abuse, organise workshops and conferences

https://www.enoughabuse.org/get-help/survivors.html?showall=1

http://www.siawso.org/ - for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse

https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/111312p18.shtml

http://www.womenssupportproject.co.uk/content/childsexualabuseincest/174,172/

http://www.isas-notts.org.uk/ - Nottinghamshire-based, Incest & Sexual Abuse Survivors, provides face-to-face, telephone and group counselling services

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c5892be755be22cb5bc3a5d/t/5cebd8a74e17b65333e2bb9e/1558960295460/Other+Incest+Resources.pdf