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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.

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Information and resources

Victim-survivor resources

We have lots of information about sexual violence, trauma and self-care.

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.

General information

Information for you if you are looking for definitions, facts, and myth busting about gender based violence.

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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.

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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.

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Joint advice on getting help after rape and sexual assault and the use of self-swab kits

If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, there is support available from organisations in Bristol and throughout Avon and Somerset.

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.

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