Listening, believing and supporting

Support for people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives.

**In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, we are assessing any legal implications on our organisation. Kindly bear with us while we do this.

Please be reassured that we will continue to provide safe spaces for and support anyone who has experienced sexual violence, including trans, non-binary and intersex survivors.**

 

 

Last year, we supported 914 people in-person and provided 937 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.

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You deserve support

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.

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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.

 

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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.

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Upfront Survivors

A partnership project supporting the child sexual abuse survivor community to lead cultural change through creating visible survivor-led community spaces.

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Sibling sexual abuse project

Sibling sexual abuse is considered to be one of the most common forms of child sexual abuse within the family setting in the UK.

Interested in joining the SARSAS team?

We are seeking

Specialist Support Worker

We have a great opportunity to join the thriving and dynamic SARSAS team as a Specialist Support Worker.

Other ways to get involved

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The latest from our news and blogs

SARC

What is a sexual assault referral centre (SARC)?

A SARC can offer free, confidential medical, practical and emotional support to people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted at any point in their lives. They’re usually provided by the NHS, but will always have specially trained doctors, nurses and support workers.

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We’re Here: a campaign for survivors of sexual assault in Bristol

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been proud to be part of something really special. The “We’re Here” campaign launched across Bristol to let survivors of sexual assault know: you’re not alone, and there is support.

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Be the change: how to be an Active Bystander

We can all be bystanders. Every day events unfold around us. At some point, we will register someone in danger. When this happens, we can decide to do or say something (and become an active bystander), or to let it go (and remain a passive bystander).