VEV - Visual Evidence for Victims

Sexual Violence

Being raped or sexually assaulted is a very distressing experience and the effects can last for a long time. As everybody is different, it is not easy to know exactly how you will feel. However, your emotions may feel very intense at times. You may also find it difficult to sleep, eat, and concentrate and you may find yourself withdrawing from other people.

Whatever has happened, it is important to remember that it is never your fault. One of the most helpful ways to come to terms with the assault can be to talk through your feelings. Our volunteers can talk with you, in confidence, and provide you with support and understanding. They can help you deal with any issues that may worry you and can also help you to decide what you want to do following an attack.

If you are worried about the risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases the agencies listed below  can help you make contact with a family planning clinic, young person's clinic, Brook Advisory Centre or your GP. Hospitals and GPs will see you confidentially, whatever your age, and will not report the assault to the police unless you ask them to. These clinics offer free and confidential testing for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. For confidential advice on HIV issues call the free 24-hour National AIDS Helpline on 0800 567 123.

The VEV project is NOT able to record forensic evidence. This facility is available at the Rowan centre which has specialist suites and will see victims who have not reported to the police, to find out more about this service please contact the centre on 01922 644 329, emergency 24hour helpline 0800 73 111 62. Open 8:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday.

An Independent Sexual Violence advisor are specialist workers who support victims of rape and sexual assault and are based at voluntary sector organisations.

Organisations which can help

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