Resources For Survivors Of Sexual Abuse
Trigger Warning: Sexual assault, rape, harassment
If you are in immediate danger, please phone 999 or visit your local A&E department
NHS / Police - 999 (emergency) / 101 (non emergency)
Spot - allows documentation of incidents with optional reporting available
Film & TV Charity - 24/7 support line: 0800 054 0000
BECTU - The union’s guide to sexual harassment. Members can call 020 7346 0900 confidentially to speak to their union rep. BECTU is committed to eradicating all forms of bullying and harassment in the workplace and will assist any member who has experienced such.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - Support in finding a therapist
Into The Light - Counselling, courses and workshops
National Association for People Abused In Childhood (NAPAC) - Support to adult survivors and training for those who support them - 0808 801 0331 (10am - 9pm Mondays to Thursdays, 10am - 6pm Fridays)
PTSD UK - Raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder
Rape Crisis - Support and services for victims and survivors of sexual violence - 0808 802 9999 (12:00 - 14:30 and
19:00 - 21:30 every day)
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASAC) - Support all male and female survivors of rape and sexual abuse in Surrey - 01483 546400 (Monday – Thursday evening from 7.30pm – 9.30pm)
Safeline - support for male survivors - 0808 800 5005 / Text: 07860 065187 (Monday 9am – 5pm, Tuesday 8am – 8pm, Wednesday 9am – 5pm, Thursday 8am – 8pm, Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 2pm)
Samaritans - 116 123 (24 hours)
Survivor’s Trust - support and empower survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse - 0808 801 0818 (Monday - Friday 10am - 8:30pm. Saturday 10am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 4:30pm, 6pm - 8:30pm. Sunday 1:30pm - 4:30pm, 6pm - 8:30pm)
Survivors UK - support for male survivors of sexual abuse - Text: 0203 322 1860
Victim Support - supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales - 0808 168 9111 (24 hours)
How To Support A Survivor
As colleagues, we may find ourselves in a position to support a colleague when they disclose sexual abuse, harassment or assault. We recommend reading the following resource to better support our peers who have experienced sexual abuse:
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/how-to-support-a-survivor
Reacting sensitively and supportively is vital to diminish any shame or blame the survivor usually takes on after abuse. Encouraging words and phrases can avoid judgement and show support for the survivor. Consider the following phrases:
“I’m sorry this happened.”
“It’s not your fault.”
“I believe you.”
“You are not alone.”
“I am here for you.”
“Is there anything I can do to help you?”