SARSAS self-help guides
We have a range of self-help guides for victim-survivors and friends and families. Our self-help guide for victim survivors is available in different languages and easy-read.
Self-help guide for victim-survivors
Our self-help guide can help with understanding and processing your thoughts, feelings and emotions around rape and sexual abuse.
Download SARSAS self-help guide
Download SARSAS self-help guide – easy-read
Download SARSAS self-help guide – Arabic
Download SARSAS self-help guide – Chinese
Download SARSAS self-help guide – Polish
Download SARSAS self-help guide – Somali
Download SARSAS self-help guide – Ukrainian
Self-help guide for women and girls
This guide is for women and girls who have experienced rape, sexual assault or abuse at any time in their life.
Download SARSAS self-help guide for women and girls
Self-help guide for men and boys
A guide for men and boys who have been affected by sexual violence at any time in their life that provides information on thoughts, feelings and emotions and tools for coping.
Download SARSAS self-help guide for men and boys
Self-help guide for friends and families
This guide is for anyone supporting a friend or family member who is aged 13+ and has been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life and provides information on the impact of sexual violence, how to support someone and look after yourself.
Download SARSAS self-help guide for supporting the person you care about
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Shame must change sides
In four words, Gisèle Pelicot articulated what all women around the world need to hear. I want to explore the experience of shame as a victim of rape, because sometimes it’s just not as easy as “I shouldn’t be ashamed, so I won’t be”.
Rape Culture: not just a buzzword
A university student, who experienced sexual violence during the first month of enrolling, reflects on the aftermath and the pervasive nature of rape culture on campus and within wider society.
The impact of trauma on pregnancy, birth & parenthood
Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience, and for many, it can also be a challenging one. If you’ve experienced rape or sexual abuse, the past trauma can feel like a heavy weight, influencing your experiences throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early stages of parenthood.
