Rape Crisis England & Wales has launched a brand-new national service for survivors: the 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line.
The Support Line is a free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has been affected by any kind of sexual violence, abuse or harassment – no matter when or where it happened.
This includes people who have experienced something sexual that they didn’t want, didn’t consent to or are feeling confused about, as well as their friends, family or anyone else who is trying to support them.
The Support Line is staffed around the clock by a team of specialist operators who are there to listen, answer questions and offer emotional support in confidence. This means that conversations will always stay private unless an operator believes that a child or adult at risk of harm is in danger.
It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for people of all genders and backgrounds.
Jayne Butler, CEO of Rape Crisis England & Wales, states:
We are pleased to have developed and now be launching the 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line, an important addition to the specialist support available for anyone 16 and over in England and Wales who has been impacted by sexual violence and abuse.
No matter when or where it happened - we are here for you. If you contact us we will always listen to you and believe you, and we will never judge.