Support for people who have experienced rape/ sexual assault within the past few weeks

Rape Crisis Scotland helpline (5pm-midnight)

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Support for people who have experienced rape/sexual assault within the past few weeks

We understand there can be many different responses to sexual harm. The first few weeks after an assault can be particularly confusing and overwhelming. We can provide support during this time, including helping you understand your options.

If the incident happened within the past few weeks, please let us know this. You can read more information about recent rape or sexual assault here.

In addition to STAR we have an advocacy service that can support you with reporting to the police/ the criminal justice process if this is something you want to do. We understand that this isn’t always the right option or possible for everyone. You can find out about ERCC’s advocacy project here.

Useful Resources:

Rape Crisis Scotland Booklet: Information after Rape and Sexual Assault
What Does Justice Mean To You?: a workbook opening up conversations about what justice means to you after experiencing sexual harm

Rape and sexual abuse changes lives – and so do we. As a charity we're very grateful to receive your support, which helps us to continue to provide our vital work. Donations go directly towards the costs of delivering all our support and information services.

You can also support our work by:

>> Believing someone who discloses sexual violence to you
>> Supporting them to make their own choices about what they want to do
>> Challenging abusive and sexist behaviour