Self Help Resources

When you’re ready, you can explore information and self-help 
resources that support you day to day.

Useful websites

Below is a collection of websites that offer information, resources, and support relating to rape, sexual abuse, and the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) movement.

Self-help Online Support Programmes

We are pleased to offer two self-help online programmes to all of our clients to help aid you in your recovery: ‘Taste of Recovery’ and ‘Supporting Your Child’.

National Support Lines

If you need support, national helplines are available to offer free, confidential help whenever you’re ready. Trained advisors can listen, provide emotional support, and help you explore your options.

What our service users say

Reflections shared by survivors and their relatives on their personal experiences of reaching out to, accessing, and receiving support from RASASC services.

Books, Publications and Leaflets

A variety of publications and downloadable documents are available to provide information, guidance, and support around sexual abuse, along with a selection of books that can be purchased for those seeking a deeper understanding of the topic.

Children and Young People

Supporting children and young people means empowering them – we help to rebuild confidence, understand healthy relationships, and regain a sense of control over their lives.

Information and Guidance

More information

What our service users say

My ISVA has supported me more than I ever thought they could. If it wasn’t for RASASC I probably wouldn’t be here today. They have helped me to do coping methods and breathing and gave me the confidence to be open and honest with people. Anytime I phoned or text they were there to help me. They made me realise that I am not the guilty one. I am not a victim; I am a survivor.

Female, 36

I have felt well supported by RASASC and have found the service easily accessible and has helped me process my emotions around trauma/SA. I would highly recommend this service. It has meant so much to have a safe space to be heard over these last few months. Thank you for your patience, your insight and for helping me to process some difficulty moments and find my voice again.

Female, 30

My ISVA must be commended for their professional skills in dealing with vulnerable victims, and for their kind and sensitive approach to their role as an ISVA. I couldn’t have coped without their support and the sense they gave me of feeling heard. They advocated on my behalf and I’m so grateful for that.

Female, 60

My counsellor has helped me shift the blame and shame of my abuse to the other side and helped me breathe and feel lighter.

Male, 54