Rape
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.
SARSAS Awarded £260K Community Fund Grant!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that SARSAS has been awarded a £260,000 grant from The National Lottery’s Reaching Communities Fund.
Keeping Counselling Confidential: campaign win
As one of 36 member centres of Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW), we’re celebrating a major step forward in protecting survivors’ privacy. Thanks to RCEW and partner organisations, new legislation will safeguard counselling notes – a key outcome of the powerful Keep Counselling Confidential campaign.
Introducing our new strategy
We are thrilled to share our new three-year strategy, which sets out the direction and priorities for SARSAS as we continue our vital work supporting survivors and challenging sexual violence.
SARSAS Supporter Celebration: an evening of courage, healing & hope
On Thursday 9 October, the SARSAS community came together at Hamilton House in Bristol, to celebrate, give thanks, and share our vision for the years ahead.
Holding Space: a peer support group for older women
Last month, we launched a new peer support group for older women (aged 55 and over) who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives.
Making Waves: building confidence and connection on the water
Earlier this year, we partnered with All-Aboard Watersports – a charity that helps people access watersports in the heart of Bristol Harbour. Together, we ran a weekly group for eight survivors currently waiting for support with SARSAS.
What is a sexual assault referral centre (SARC)?
A SARC can offer free, confidential medical, practical and emotional support to people who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted at any point in their lives. They’re usually provided by the NHS, but will always have specially trained doctors, nurses and support workers.
Rape Culture: not just a buzzword
A university student, who experienced sexual violence during the first month of enrolling, reflects on the aftermath and the pervasive nature of rape culture on campus and within wider society.
The impact of trauma on pregnancy, birth & parenthood
Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience, and for many, it can also be a challenging one. If you’ve experienced rape or sexual abuse, the past trauma can feel like a heavy weight, influencing your experiences throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early stages of parenthood.
