Weekly online group for LBT+ sexual abuse survivors launches
A new online support group for LBT+ women has launched

East London Out Project (elop) have launched ReClaim, a weekly, online support group for LBT+ women.
The online group offers a safe and affirmative support space for lesbian, bisexual and trans women who have experienced sexual abuse, allowing participants to connect and share with others while learning techniques and strategies to manage the impact of trauma on your daily life.
The group meets via Zoom on Wednesdays from 11am-12:30pm. For more information and to get involved, email: mentalhealth@elop.org
For more information on elop and the services they offer,
visit their website.

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.









