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Useful links and numbers
Sexual
Assault Referral Centres outside London
For contact details for Sexual Assault Referral Centres in England
and Wales.
Support
Childline
0800 1111
http://www.childline.org.uk/
Domestic Violence helplines
The following helplines can offer you practical help and advice
including emergency refuge accommodation and safety planning and advice.
English National Domestic Violence helpline: 0808
2000 247
Male Advice & Enquiry Line: 0808 801 0327
Victim Support
National charity helping people affected by crime. Provides free and
confidential support to help you deal with your experience, whether
or not you report the crime.
0845 30 30 900
http://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Eaves
A London-based charity providing high quality housing and support
to vulnerable women. Eaves carry out research, advocacy and campaigning
to prevent all forms of violence against women.
020 7735 2062
http://www.eaves4women.co.uk/
post@eaveshousing.co.uk
Women’s Aid
Women's Aid is the key national charity working to end domestic violence
against women and children. We support a network of over 500 domestic
and sexual violence services across the UK.
0808 2000 247
http://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis groups exist across the UK and Ireland to provide services
for women and girls. They also provide information of support agencies
for men.
http://www.rapecrisis.org.uk/
They are also on Facebook.
MPower
Supporting Male Survivors of abuse
0808 808 4321 (Thursday 8pm - 10pm)
http://www.male-rape.org.uk/
support@seva-uk.org
Survivors UK
Information, support and counselling for men and boys who have been
raped or sexually abused.2 1201
0845 122 1201 (Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 7pm -10pm)
http://www.survivorsuk.org/
info@survivorsuk.org
Women and Girls’ Network
A community-based organisation providing a comprehensive range of
therapeutic services, which facilitate healing and recovery from experiences
of violence.
020 7610 4345
http://www.wgn.org.uk/
Health
Search for your nearest health centre using NHS Direct:
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
0845 46 47
Justice
Criminal Injuries Compensation
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted you may be eligible for
Criminal Injuries Compensation. Usually the crime must have been reported
to the police, but it may be worth asking if you are eligible even
if the police were not involved. Information can be obtained by writing
to:
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)
Tay House
300 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 4LN
0800 358 3601
https://www.cica.gov.uk/
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
Information to help the victims of crime through the experience of
becoming involved in the criminal justice system.
For London: 020 7796 8000
http://www.cps.gov.uk/yourcps.html
The Home Office
The government department responsible for reducing and preventing
crime. Information on tackling and preventing crime, plus detail of
the help and support offered to victims of crime.
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/reducing-crime/sexual-offences/
Metropolitan Police
http://www.met.police.uk/
Metropolitan Police Project Sapphire
Project Sapphire specialises in investigating rape and sexual assault
cases and to provide victims with the support and care they need.
http://www.met.police.uk/sapphire/
Criminal Justice System website: Support for victims in the
justice system
The
Victims’ Virtual Walkthrough on the Criminal Justice System
website, realistically guides you through the processes you’ll
encounter in the justice system. They start at the time you report
a crime, go through the police investigation, and court processes
and then sentencing.
It also provides information on the support available to anyone
coming into contact with the criminal justice system.
This support includes:
Victim
Support – this charity provides support and advice to anyone
who has been a victim of crime.
The
Witness Service – to support you during a court case.
Community Legal
Service – to help you deal with your legal problems.
Citizen’s Advice
Bureau – to advise you about suing the offender for damages.
Rights
of Women – free confidential legal advice to women in relation
to sexual violence and general criminal law.
The Law
To view the Sexual Offences Act legislation please visit:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2003/ukpga_20030042_en_1
Crimestoppers
http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
Safety
See the Staying Safe section of this
site for more information and links
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