This week, 6 – 12 February, is Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. All week we’ll be highlighting on our Facebook and Twitter how we support survivors of rape and sexual abuse through our free and confidential services.

These include:

• Our national, confidential helpline that offers support and signposting to survivors and their families,
• Our online counselling introductory group to help survivors manage intense emotions, nightmares and poor sleep, and learn how to make positive changes,
• Our specialist youth support for survivors aged 13-17. Weekly one to one counselling sessions in a safe and supportive space allows young survivors to explore their thoughts and feelings and make sense of their life experiences,
• Our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor service, providing emotional and practical advice and support to survivors on a one-to-one basis, helping them with issues such as access to healthcare, the legal process, work issues, and liaising with agencies,
• Our free talks for Surrey schools, colleges and universities with students over the age of 13. We offer talks to students and/or staff on a range of subjects including healthy relationships, consent, how to deal with disclosure and recognising the signs of sexual abuse. To book your talk, contact yvonne.isva@rasasc-guildford.org
• Our 20-session therapy group, available to those who have self-referred into our adult counselling service. The group allows participants to share their insights and thoughts with others who have been through similar experiences, and learn some coping strategies.

By raising awareness of RASASC and our services this Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, we can reach more survivors of rape and sexual abuse across Surrey, and help them begin to rebuild their lives.

To read more out about all of our services and how to access them, visit our Get Support page, or have a look through our FAQs