Ministry of Justice survey seeks survivors opinions
The Ministry of Justice want to hear from survivors in a new survey aimed at identifying barriers to support.
The Ministry of Justice have launched a survey to find out about barriers survivors of rape and sexual violence face in accessing support, and what type of support best meets their needs.
They are looking for views from adult survivors (aged 18+), regardless of whether they have reported the abuse or had any support.
The findings from the survey will help inform the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund to ensure it best meets the needs of survivors.
To have your say, please complete the survey before it closes on Monday, 18 July at 9am.

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.









