Support and information

Find out how we can support you or someone you care about.

Self-help guides

Our simple self help guides will walk you through your options and help you determine your next steps. These are in multiple languages and there is also and easy read version.

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Information and resources

Victim-survivor resources

We have lots of information about sexual violence, trauma and self-care.

Friends and family resources

Information, resources, and blogs for supporting someone you care about who has been affected by rape or sexual abuse.

Trauma and self-care: online course

Trauma and Recovery: The SARSAS Self-Help Guide

A free online course based on our self-help guide. It includes videos featuring some of our team on grounding and relaxation techniques, trauma and the brain, and creative activities.

Learning Disabilities and Autism Toolkit

We have developed a toolkit for supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced sexual violence.

The creation of the toolkit was funded by the Three Guineas Trust and the Somerset Discovery Fund, managed by the Somerset Community Foundation.

General information

Information for you if you are looking for definitions, facts, and myth busting about gender based violence.

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The latest from our news and blogs

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SARSAS Silent Auction 2026: online charity auction supporting survivors

Join our online silent auction raising funds for survivors of sexual violence, supporting our specialist counselling and support services across Avon and Somerset.

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SARSAS and UWE Bristol launch survivor-led Health Research Partnership

SARSAS is proud to announce a new survivor-led health research partnership with UWE Bristol, supported through a Researcher in Residence award from BNSSG ICB.

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Bad Experience, not Bad Character: campaign win

Earlier this year, Rape Crisis, along with Centre for Women’s Justice, End Violence Against Women Coalition, Imkaan and Rights of Women, launched a joint #BadExperiencesNotBadCharacter campaign.

Support services in the South West

The Survivor Pathway is an online resource for anyone wanting to know more about specialist sexual violence support services in the South West.

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