Sexual violence
Sexual violence can affect anyone - there are specialist services that can help you.
In an emergency always call 999
Call the Glade Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0808 178 2058 (24 hour support line) or visit the Glade’s website for immediate practical advice and help
Call West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre on 01432 266 551 or visit WMRASAC website for information about how they can support you
Sexual violence is any kind of sexual activity or act that was unwanted and involved one or more of the following:
- Pressure
- Manipulation
- Bullying
- Intimidation
- Threats
- Deception
- Force
Sexual violence is any kind of sexual activity that took place without consent, this can include online.
Sexual violence and sexual abuse can be experienced by children and adults of all genders, ages and communities and is a crime regardless of who commits it and where it takes place. This includes recent experiences of abuse in addition to historic abuse that has taken place many years ago.
Those who sexually abuse others can be acquaintances, family members, trusted individuals or strangers.
If you have been a victim of sexual violence, remember:
- Sexual violence can affect anyone
- You are not to blame
- You are not alone
- There are specialist services that can help you
- The Glade Sexual Assault Referral Centre 0808 178 2058 (24 hour support line)
- West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre 0808 500 2222 (24 hour support line)
- Galop work directly with LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence
- Life Centre UK support survivors of rape and sexual abuse
- National Association for People Abused in Childhood helpline 0808 801 0331
- Rape Crisis Helpline 0808 802 9999
- Stop It Now 0808 1000 900 offer a confidential helpline for victims and for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse
- Survivors UK provide support to men, boys or non binary people and have a national online helpline available Monday - Sunday 12-8pm