Rape Crisis services

Many Rape Crisis Centres provide specialist advocacy services. The specially trained workers who deliver these services are sometimes referred to as ISVAs, which stands for Independent Sexual Violence Advisors or Advocates.

Most Rape Crisis Centres offer counselling to victims and survivors of sexual violence. Some Centres also offer different types of therapy, like group work, body work or art therapy.

If you have been affected by rape or sexual abuse, you can get specialist, confidential support from Rape Crisis helplines. Contact our Live Chat Helpline, the National Telephone Helpline, or your local Rape Crisis Centre. Find out more about what to expect below.