Support and information
Find out how we can support you or someone you care about.
Self-help guides
Our simple self help guides will walk you through your options and help you determine your next steps. These are in multiple languages and there is also and easy read version.
Information and resources
Friends and family resources
Information, resources, and blogs for supporting someone you care about who has been affected by rape or sexual abuse.
Trauma and self-care: online course
Trauma and Recovery: The SARSAS Self-Help Guide
A free online course based on our self-help guide. It includes videos featuring some of our team on grounding and relaxation techniques, trauma and the brain, and creative activities.
Learning Disabilities and Autism Toolkit
We have developed a toolkit for supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced sexual violence.
The creation of the toolkit was funded by the Three Guineas Trust and the Somerset Discovery Fund, managed by the Somerset Community Foundation.
The latest from our news and blogs
SARSAS Supporter Celebration: an evening of courage, healing & hope
On Thursday 9 October, the SARSAS community came together at Hamilton House in Bristol, to celebrate, give thanks, and share our vision for the years ahead.
Celebrating impact: our 2024 – 2025 report
We’re proud to share our Impact Report for 2024-2025; a reflection of the resilience, courage, and hope that defines SARSAS and the people we support.
Ending sexual violence without fueling hate
At SARSAS, we know that violence against women and girls (VAWG) is rooted in misogyny, inequality, power and control. It is not about immigration. That’s why we have joined over 100 women’s rights organisations in signing a joint letter with the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW), against the weaponisation of VAWG.
Support services in the South West
The Survivor Pathway is an online resource for anyone wanting to know more about specialist sexual violence support services in the South West.
