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Calls for the government to act on “golden opportunity” to reform child protection
The Survivors Trust to deliver enhanced support for ISVAs

The Survivors Trust to develop specialised training and holistic support for Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) in England and Wales.
Sexual harassment, prevention & awareness training

Sexual harassment, prevention & awareness training will develop your staff’s knowledge and understanding of harassment and bullying in the workplace and in particular the impact this can have on people’s lives.
Dorota's Story

Please know you are not alone in your trauma, abuse and whatever you have gone through. There are people out there to help so make sure you reach out if you need help.

#ActOnIICSA

We are calling on your support to help us raise awareness of the recommendations of Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and the voices of the thousands of survivors involved. Find out how to get involved by writing to your local MP and visiting an IICSA legacy bench.
We all have the power to shrink the Elephant: Portsmouth Abuse and Rape Counselling Service

During the pandemic PARCS has created a new campaign #weallhavethepowertoshrinktheelephant aimed at raising consciousness of the impact of trauma and the Elephant in the Room out in their local communities during lockdown as well as highlighting how home is not always a safe place for survivors of sexual abuse no matter how long ago the abuse happened.
National Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week

This is a yearly event spaced out over a week in February where organisations up and down the UK organise activities raising awareness of and campaigning against sexual violence
Campus Consent

In September 2018, The Survivors Trust ran a campaign across 13 university campus' in the UK about consent. The aim was to get new students informed and aware during freshers week.
Mandate Now

Mandate Now is a pressure group that seeks the introduction of law requiring staff who work in 'Regulated Activities’ to report concerns about the welfare of children and vulnerable adults to the Local Authority. The Survivors Trust and it's members supports this work and is actively campaigning with Mandate Now.

Find Specialist Support in your Area

The Survivors Trust has 120 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.
Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC)

SARCs (sexual assault referral centres) are specialist medical and forensic services for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. They are designed to be comfortable and multi-functional, providing private space for interviews and forensic examinations, and some may also offer sexual health and counselling services.
My Experience of EMDR & Treating Trauma

Steph talks about how Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy helped her to heal after her experience of rape.
Who We Are

The Survivors Trust is the largest umbrella agency for specialist sexual violence support services in Europe. Our member agencies provide information, advice, support and therapy to over 100,000 individual survivors each year. Our services work with victims and survivors of all ages and genders, of all forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.
Jessica's story

Jessica shares her story of sexual assault and rape and how she started her journey of healing.
RAINS (Ritual Abuse Information Network and Support)

Information & advice service for survivors of ritual abuse.
Our Helpline

Our free, national helpline provides information, advice and emotional support to anyone affected by rape, sexual abuse or any type of sexual violence.
"It'll only take ten minutes"

"For him it was just ten minutes of his life and meant nothing. For me, it has affected the rest of mine ever since." Josephine shares her story in the hopes to inspire other survivors to not be ashamed to share their story.
Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVA)

Many specialist support agencies offer an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) service to victims/survivors of rape and sexual assault. An ISVA is trained to look after your needs, and to ensure that you receive care and understanding.
ISVA Practitioner Diploma

Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs) provide emotional support and guidance for anyone that has experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. Our accredited training focuses on a survivor focused ethos, meaning that we train our ISVAs to have their clients needs at the centre of all of their work.

If You Need Help Now

Rape and sexual violence are horrific and traumatic crimes. Many victims and survivors experience a wide range of emotions after rape or sexual assault and are often too shocked to act in the immediate moments. There is no right or wrong way to react or feel. Read more