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 are developing a toolkit for supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced sexual violence. This page will be updated soon!

General information

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

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This page shows you how to remove evidence that you have visited our website.

The latest from our news and blogs

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We’ve relaunched our online consent website for teens!

Navigating the world of sex and consent can feel overwhelming, especially for young people. That’s why we’re excited to relaunch PAUSE PLAY STOP – a free, easy-to-use online tool designed to help students aged 13+ feel more confident and in control when it comes to sex and consent.

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A new resource for adult survivors of Sibling Sexual Abuse (SSA)

We are proud to announce the launch of a ground-breaking new website dedicated to supporting adult survivors of Sibling Sexual Abuse (SSA). This vital resource, designed by and for survivors, aims to fill a gap in the current support available for those who have faced the unique and often isolating trauma of SSA.

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The Impact of Being a Trustee: More Than Just Meetings

Rachel Notley (SARSAS Trustee) recently shared her experience of being a Trustee in ‘Celebrate: Trowbridge Community Paper’

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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