Whatever the reason or motive, there is never any excuse or justification for sexual violence. Sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault are serious crimes. They cannot be explained away.
If you've experienced any kind of sexual violence, recently or a long time ago, we are here for you. 💜
If you’d like to support our work, please do. Every penny counts towards making a difference where it counts, helping us to influence policy at the highest level.
Read more about this update: rapecrisis.org.uk/news/further...
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Slow progress is still progress. This is what can be achieved when people support our policy work. For that we thank you.
There is still much to do in ensuring survivors of sexual violence and abuse can get the criminal justice they deserve, without being further traumatised by the system.
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Our award-winning Policy & Public Affairs team has worked tirelessly in campaigning for policy change for years, and we are proud to see two of our key policy aims have been achieved.
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GOOD NEWS 🎉
This week the Ministry of Justice have announced further measures aimed at improving the experience of survivors of sexual violence and abuse who choose to pursue a case through the criminal justice system – we welcome this.
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We continue to stand with @rapecrisis.bsky.social s.bsky.social, @thesurvivorstrust.bsky.social vivorstrust.bsky.social and others across the sector in raising concerns about the sale and promotion of so called “self swab” or “DIY evidence” kits.
Spaces now filled! Thank you for your interest 💜
Are you a survivor who has experience of the criminal justice system?
We are holding two consultation sessions for survivors of adult and child sexual violence and abuse.
More details: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/news/victims-code-consultation-sessions-for-survivors-of-sexual-violence-and-abuse/
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre for successfully achieving accreditation against Rape Crisis National Service Standards 💜
We celebrate this Rape Crisis member's continued commitment to providing quality specialist services to the people who need it.
This #InternationalWomensDay, we're recognising our incredible Rape Crisis member centres for the steps they’re taking to address violence against women and girls.
Thank you for all that you do 💜
#TakingAStep #IWD2026 #EndVAWG #IRISi
Over 50 years ago, women got together to help survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
And we are still here, amplifying voices, fighting for justice, and campaigning for change. 💜
Learn more: https://shows.acast.com/herstory-50-years-of-rape-crisis
#HappyInternationalWomensDay #RapeCrisisGives
Rape culture is also a culture where some people are making money, or benefitting in some other way, from this normalisation of sexual violence and abuse.
Read more on our website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-informed/about-sexual-violence/what-is-rape-culture/
#RapeCulture #VAWG
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre - Darlington & County Durham for successfully achieving accreditation against Rape Crisis National Service Standards 💜
We celebrate this member's continued commitment to providing quality specialist services to the people who need it.
Are you looking for a new role?
Some of our Rape Crisis centres are hiring!
For more jobs, and more details about each role, including links to jobs specs and info on how to apply, please visit: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/member-centres/
We're very excited to be attending the annual Million Women Rise march this weekend in Central London💜
The Million Women Rise march has been going since 2008, and is a march to end male violence against women and children.
A wonderful way to celebrate International Women's Day.
See you there 💜
If you're new here, welcome!
We're Rape Crisis England & Wales, the feminist charity working to end sexual violence.
We're a tiny team, but we make a big impact.
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Women and girls deserve to live a life free from the reality or threat of sexual violence and abuse.
It’s really that simple.
We stand in solidary with them, and with all women and girls subjected to male violence, and their families, friends and communities.
It shouldn’t happen, but every day we’re reminded that it does.
We’ll keep fighting until male violence against women and girls ends.
We’re here for you 💜
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Five years ago today, Sarah Everard set off for home after visiting a friend.
She never made it.
Today we think of Sarah, we share the pain and anguish of her family and her friends, and honour her memory.
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We will work to ensure the proposals introduced will be as strong as possible, and push for further systemic change so that survivors of sexual violence can access the criminal justice system without suffering further harm.
Read our full statement: rapecrisis.org.uk/news/rcew-ce...
The Courts and Tribunal Bill introduced by the government last week is an important next step in translating our recommendations into real systems change which will benefit survivors of sexual violence. But its publication does not mark the end of this journey.
For years, Rape Crisis England & Wales have campaigned for action to be taken to tackle the backlog in the Crown Court, which is disproportionately felt by sexual offence survivors, whose cases take longer than most other crime types.
If someone seems unsure, stays quiet, moves away or doesn’t respond, they are not agreeing to sexual activity.
And if there's no consent, then it is sexual violence. It's as simple as that.
If you’ve ever experienced sexual violence or abuse, free, specialist and confidential support is available 24/7.
We will always listen to you and believe you, and we will never judge.
You can call 0808 500 2222 or visit 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk any time, day or night, all year round.
Are you looking for a career change?
We offer accredited ISVA training for people working in both Rape Crisis and non-Rape Crisis services.
More details, including training dates and fees, on our website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/isva-training/
If someone says ‘no’ to any kind of sexual activity, they are not agreeing to it.
But, if someone doesn't say ‘no’ out loud, that doesn’t automatically mean that they have agreed to it either.
Read more about consent: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-informed/about-sexual-violence/sexual-consent/
It is really common for victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse to blame themselves for what happened to them.
And if you're a survivor who feels that way, you are not alone.
The blame and shame lies with the perpetrator.
We believe survivors.
We are here for you 💜
Victims and survivors of sexual harassment are often told that they are being 'unreasonable’ or 'too sensitive', or that they ‘can’t take a joke’.
But sexual harassment is never funny and should not be happening.
If this has happened to you, you are not alone.
We are here for you 💜
Are you looking for a new role?
Some of our Rape Crisis centres are hiring!
For more jobs, and more details about each role, including links to jobs specs and info on how to apply, please visit our website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/member-centres/
Many victims and survivors feel like they blame themselves for what happened, feel guilty, or feel ashamed.
But try to remember - it was not your fault and you are not to blame. The only person to blame for what happened is the perpetrator.
We're here for you: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/
