Rape Crisis England & Wales

Did something sexual happen to you without your consent? Or you're not sure?

No matter when, where or how it happened, you can come to us.

We have lots of information and support that can help – and we will always listen to you and believe you.

Contact our 24/7 Support Line now

A young woman wearing a beige hoodie and blue jeans talks to a young female counsellor. Both are sitting on a sofa.

Why our work is needed

Sexual violence is extremely common in England and Wales.

1 in 4women

have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult
(6.54 million women in total)
1 in 6children

have been sexually abused
1 in 18men

have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult
(1.34 million men in total)

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Our campaign team gets 'Highly Commended' at this year's Charity Times Awards

We won the recognition for our Keep Counselling Confidential campaign.

It comes after the campaign achieved a HUGE victory earlier this year, with the government raising the legal threshold for police requests for rape survivors' counselling notes.

Find the full list of award winners

Find out more about the campaign