Bank holiday helpline closure
Please note our helpline will be closed on Monday, 18 April

Our helpline for survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their families, will be closed on bank holiday Monday, 18 April, re-opening on Tuesday, 19 April at 7.30pm.
Helpline support over bank holiday Monday is available from:
The Survivors Trust on 0808 801 0818 (open from 10am – 1pm)
Rape Crisis South London on 0808 802 9999 (open from 12pm-2:30pm and 7pm – 9.30pm)
RASASC’s helpline will open as normal from Tuesday, 19 April on 01483 546400, between 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

We’re pleased with the news that children who have experienced child sexual abuse and exploitation are now to be considered in the new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy, as announced by MP Jess Phillips. The new VAWG strategy was due to be published in the summer, but has now been pushed back towards the end of 2025. We will have to wait until the final strategy is released to see the impact it will have for those concerned. RASASC was part of a large contingent of signatories on an open letter to the Home Secretary, requesting that victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation be included within the VAWG strategy. We are delighted that this action has had a positive impact. Following several delays and a degree of mystery surrounding what will be in the final version, we sincerely hope that the completed VAWG strategy has heeded the advice and recommendations from experts, to deliver an effective and fully resourced plan of action.









