Listening, believing and supporting
Support for people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives.
Our support services (helpline, live chat, e-support) and our Bristol and Taunton offices will close from Friday 19 December until Thursday 2 January.
If you need some extra support over the festive period, you can contact:
24/7 National Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line
Call free on 0808 500 2222
rapecrisis.org.uk
Last year, we supported 747 people in-person and provided 968 hours of support through our helpline services.
Stand alongside us in making change for people affected by sexual violence and working to end gender-based violence.
Other ways to get involved
Our experienced trainers combine teaching skills with trauma knowledge.
We can provide in-house training, online training, coaching and policy support on sexual harassment in the workplace, consent, bystander intervention, responding to disclosures and trauma and healthy relationships.
Our courses are tailored to your organisational needs:
- Business and Non-Profit Organisations
- Education settings
- Healthcare settings
- Charities
**WORKER PROTECTION ACT (2023)**
On 26 October, a new law was introduced requiring all employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment. Does your business comply with the Worker Protection Act 2023? Find out how to protect your team and create a safer work environment here.
What else do we do?
We’re proud to lead on some ground-breaking projects that shine a light on some of the lesser-known areas of sexual violence.
We have created resources and support that are free and available for anyone to access.
Trauma and self-care: online course
We have created this free online course that can be accessed by anyone who wants to find more information on trauma and self-care.
Interested in joining the SARSAS Team?
We are seeking
Trustees (voluntary roles)
We have opportunities to join this thriving and dynamic organisation as a Trustee. This is a great opportunity to help SARSAS realise its vision of a world without sexual violence.
Other ways to get involved
The latest from our news and blogs
Struggling with showering? You’re not alone
Many people have experience this after sexual violence. It can feel overwhelming for a range of reasons, and that’s okay. Here’s a space to explore what might be making washing feel difficult, along with some gentle suggestions that may make it a little easier.
Gift of hope winter appeal
This December, give the most powerful gift of all: the gift of hope. Your support helps us provide free, confidential, and compassionate services to people of all genders who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any point in their lives because no one should have to face this on their own.
