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/
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🎉 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.
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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.
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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/
You’re not alone.
You can speak anonymously to our operators.
They will not be able to tell who you are, and you do not have to give them your name or any other personal information.
You can call 0808 500 2222 or visit 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk any time, day or night, all year round.
If something sexual has happened to you without your consent, you can contact your local Rape Crisis centre.
Many of our centres offer specialist counselling, advocacy services, helplines, group work, and practical and emotional support: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/find-a-centre/
What you’re feeling is valid and normal
It’s okay to feel really upset, anxious, scared, or numb after a rape or sexual violence. And it’s normal to still feel this way weeks, months, years or even decades after it happened.
We're here for you: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/
For lots of people who experience something sexual that didn't feel right, understanding exactly what happened to them – and having a word for it – can feel really helpful.
Visit our website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/was-i-raped/#what-next
Sexual violence can affect anyone.
You can use the Support Line if you don't have leave to remain in the UK, or your immigration status is insecure.
You can ask to speak to us in another language, and we'll try to find you an interpreter. Call 0808 500 2222 or visit 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
We usually experience fear when we sense we are in danger.
The freeze, flop, friend, fight or flight reactions are immediate, automatic and instinctive responses to fear.
Read more: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/tools-for-victims-and-survivors/understanding-your-response/fight-or-flight/
Sexual violence can affect anyone.
The 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line is here for people of all genders.
Trained specialists are ready to listen, day and night. You can call 0808 500 2222 or visit 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk any time, day or night, for free, confidential support.
"Last night, I went to celebrate Nia’s 50th anniversary. It was so great to hear about the dedication of their team and how they’ve managed to preserve despite multiple funding cuts. It was an honour to celebrate the amazing history of feminist mobilising. Joanne, Membership Coordinator at RCEW
Want to work in our movement?
Here are some job and volunteering vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
For more vacancies and details, visit: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/member-centres/
If you've been raped or sexually assaulted very recently, there might be forensic evidence that can be collected. This evidence might help your case if it does go to court.
Read more: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/sexual-assault-referral-centres-sarcs/
No one ever deserves to be spiked.
If you have experienced spiking and/or rape or sexual assault – whether it was recently or a long time ago – we are here for you.
Get help: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/
