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 are developing a toolkit for supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced sexual violence. This page will be updated soon!
The latest from our news and blogs
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.
Online Safety Act 2023: what might happen in practice? (Part 3)
In the third and final of our series of blogs looking at the Act, SARSAS comms volunteer, Toby, gives an overview of the act, how it has been implemented so far and what might come next.
Frank’s Inspiring Art Auction for SARSAS
At SARAS, we are incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by people who go above and beyond to help us listen, believe, and support victim-survivors of sexual violence. One such person is the wonderful Frank, whose recent fundraising initiative not only surpassed expectations but also showcased the power of creativity and community spirit.
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.
