Sexual assault
and abuse
If you’ve been sexually assaulted, or even if you may think you have but aren’t sure, please do not suffer alone speak to someone you trust.
You don’t have to report the assault to the police if you don’t want to. You may need time to think about what has happened to you, but it’s important that you’re seen as soon as possible for physical and emotional support.
You can call the local Sexual Health Service straight away but we recommend you first contact your nearest Sexual Assault & Referral Centre (SARC) which is called CASA Suite for care and support.
You can call them on 0330 223 0181 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Brook
The website ‘Brook’, also has some really helpful information on abuse, including where to go for help and support and even some real stories from young people who have experienced abusive relationships themselves in some way.
Abuse can be many different things. It can be verbal, emotional, physical or sexual but it can also be less obvious and take the form of controlling behaviour.