About rape and sexual abuse
Myths about rape
Myths about rape are extremely harmful and can prevent victim-survivors from getting the help and support they need.
Trafficking
Trafficking involves moving people with the aim of exploiting them. This may include sexual violence, bonded labour, and servitude.
Online abuse
Online abuse is abuse that happens through the internet via phones, computers, and tablets.
FGM
Procedures that involve the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.
Child abuse
Child abuse is when a child in harmed by an adult or child. This could be once or over an extended period of time. This harm may be physical, sexual or emotional.
Child sexual exploitation
Sexual exploitation of children and young people under 18 involves situations and relationships where young people receive ‘something’ as a result of them performing, and/or another or others performing on them, sexual activities.
For partners
Information and advice for people who are supporting a partner who has experienced rape or sexual assault.
What you may be feeling
Information and support for victim-survivor’s family and friends, who may experience many of the same emotions.
