Rape Crisis England & Wales

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It can be hard to know whether what you experienced was sexual violence or what to do next.

The Rape Review: two years on, what's changed?

Our joint briefing takes a look.

In 2021, the government published the findings of its so-called "end-to-end" review of the way in which rape cases are handled by the criminal justice system.

Since then, some progress has been made. But, on the second anniversary of the report's release, it is clear that far too many victims and survivors are still being failed.

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Sexual violence in England and Wales

1 in 4women

have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult
1 in 18men

have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult
1 in 6children

have been sexually abused

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Child sexual abuse

Do the government's promises go far enough?

The Home Office has now responded to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse's final report – and made many important commitments.

However, Rape Crisis England & Wales remains concerned that there is a long way to go in addressing the existing problems in social care, health services and the criminal justice system.

Read our full statement