The Survivors Trust

Mesarch - Join a thousand voices for change!

This research is inviting over 1000 individuals who have attended a Sexual Assault Referral Centre in England to take part, to ‘join a thousand voices for change’. Read more
Messages from frontline support services - We are still here

If you’ve experienced sexual violence or abuse, no matter when it happened, #YouAreNotAlone. Support services across England and Wales are available to you. They’re free, confidential and independent. Read more
Find Specialist Support in your Area

The Survivors Trust has 124 member organisations based in the UK & Ireland which provide specialist support for women, men & children who have survived rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse. Read more
Who We Are

The Survivors Trust is the largest umbrella agency for specialist sexual violence support services in Europe. Our 124 agencies provide information, advice, support and therapy to over 80,000 individual survivors each year. Our services work with victims and survivors of all ages, male and female, of all forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. Read more

Putting Survivors at the Heart of Everything we do

Training

Our training is underpinned by a wealth of knowledge that comes from our vast experience of supporting specialist agencies and working with survivors. We are determined to encourage positive working practices that puts survivors at the centre of focus.

About Sexual Violence & Abuse

Sexual violence and abuse is any behaviour of a sexual nature which is unwanted and takes place without consent or understanding. This includes rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, childhood sexual abuse, female genital mutilation and more.

Covid-19: Are you concerned about wearing a mask?

Survivors on our helpline tell us that covering their own face or seeing the faces of others covered has been a triggering experience for them. Has this effected you?

Our Impact

120	Specialist member agencies around the UK and Ireland providing direct services to survivors of sexual violence
80,000	estimated survivors supported by our member agencies in the last year through telephone and email support, counselling, support groups and other services
800+	Individuals trained internally and externally in the last 12 months. These include those from the police, government agencies, schools, NHS staff, ISVAs and independent students

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News

Calls for police chiefs to clarify the legal exemptions on face covering requirements to officers

Rights groups have urged police chiefs to clarify the legal exemptions on face covering requirements to officers, amid fears that disabled people “will be disproportionately impacted” by the latest crackdown on coronavirus laws. Read more
Christmas message from TST

We understand that for many survivors the festive period can be challenging. Combined with the challenges we have faced in 2020, it is understandable that you may be feeling more overwhelmed than ever this Christmas. Read more
New Victims' Code of Practice Published

The Ministry of Justice have published a simplified and updated Victims’ Code alongside the government response to its consultation: ‘Improving the Victims’ Code’. Read more
A Little Way to Make a Big Difference This Christmas

This year we are part of the Paperchase Charity Christmas Card Scheme. This fantastic news means that each time a pack of our charity cards is sold, The Survivors Trust will receive a donation! 💜🎄🎁 Read more

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