What to do if:
You have been sexually assaulted in the last 7 days
You can contact us or the police directly.
If you don’t want the police involved we will respect that and your entitlement to care is not changed. We will still offer you our full range of services. Learn more here
You were sexually assaulted in the past
You can contact us or the police directly. Even if the assault was a long time ago there are still things we can do to help you.
You know someone who is the victim of a sexual assault
Children
If your child or a child you know discloses any form of sexual abuse you must report it to the police immediately.
Ask for the Child Protection Unit.
Friends or Relatives
It can be hard to know how to support people who have been the victims of sexual assault and there is no ‘right’ thing to say to them. Listening to them and being there for them are the most important things you can do. Learn more here
You are struggling with your feelings after a sexual assault
Sexual assault is a terrifying experience and everyone will react differently and recover at different speeds. Victims will often feel numb, withdrawn and depressed. Often people can recover with the support of a friend or family member, but sometimes professional help is needed. Learn more here
You think the abuse should be reported to the police
This is often a very difficult decision for victims. Very often the perpetrator will be known to them and sometimes be someone they are very close to. It is their decision to go to the police or not - unless the victim is a child or a vulnerable adult in which case the abuse must be reported.
The key thing is that victims are not alone and we can put them in touch with the right people to help and support them to make a decision that is right for them.
You can contact us or the police directly.
If you don’t want the police involved we will respect that and your entitlement to care is not changed. We will still offer you our full range of services. Learn more here
You were sexually assaulted in the past
You can contact us or the police directly. Even if the assault was a long time ago there are still things we can do to help you.
You know someone who is the victim of a sexual assault
Children
If your child or a child you know discloses any form of sexual abuse you must report it to the police immediately.
Ask for the Child Protection Unit.
Friends or Relatives
It can be hard to know how to support people who have been the victims of sexual assault and there is no ‘right’ thing to say to them. Listening to them and being there for them are the most important things you can do. Learn more here
You are struggling with your feelings after a sexual assault
Sexual assault is a terrifying experience and everyone will react differently and recover at different speeds. Victims will often feel numb, withdrawn and depressed. Often people can recover with the support of a friend or family member, but sometimes professional help is needed. Learn more here
You think the abuse should be reported to the police
This is often a very difficult decision for victims. Very often the perpetrator will be known to them and sometimes be someone they are very close to. It is their decision to go to the police or not - unless the victim is a child or a vulnerable adult in which case the abuse must be reported.
The key thing is that victims are not alone and we can put them in touch with the right people to help and support them to make a decision that is right for them.
