SARSAS self-help guides
We have a range of self-help guides for victim-survivors and friends and families. Our self-help guide for victim survivors is available in different languages and easy-read.
Self-help guide for victim-survivors
Our self-help guide can help with understanding and processing your thoughts, feelings and emotions around rape and sexual abuse.
Download SARSAS self-help guide
Download SARSAS self-help guide – easy-read
Download SARSAS self-help guide – Arabic
Download SARSAS self-help guide – Chinese
Download SARSAS self-help guide – Polish
Download SARSAS self-help guide – Somali
Download SARSAS self-help guide – Ukrainian
Self-help guide for women and girls
This guide is for women and girls who have experienced rape, sexual assault or abuse at any time in their life.
Download SARSAS self-help guide for women and girls
Self-help guide for men and boys
A guide for men and boys who have been affected by sexual violence at any time in their life that provides information on thoughts, feelings and emotions and tools for coping.
Download SARSAS self-help guide for men and boys
Self-help guide for friends and families
This guide is for anyone supporting a friend or family member who is aged 13+ and has been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life and provides information on the impact of sexual violence, how to support someone and look after yourself.
Download SARSAS self-help guide for supporting the person you care about
Useful links
The latest from our news and blogs
Joint advice on getting help after rape and sexual assault and the use of self-swab kits
If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, there is support available from organisations in Bristol and throughout Avon and Somerset.
Online Safety Act 2023: what might happen in practice? (Part 3)
In the third and final of our series of blogs looking at the Act, SARSAS comms volunteer, Toby, gives an overview of the act, how it has been implemented so far and what might come next.
Frank’s Inspiring Art Auction for SARSAS
At SARAS, we are incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by people who go above and beyond to help us listen, believe, and support victim-survivors of sexual violence. One such person is the wonderful Frank, whose recent fundraising initiative not only surpassed expectations but also showcased the power of creativity and community spirit.