Click here to fine out more This Publication provides local information for British nationals who have been raped or sexually assaulted abroad, including how to report the crime and access medical treatment. If you have been sexually assaulted, it is important to remember that it was not your fault. Rape and sexual assault is always … Continue reading “Collection – Support after rape or sexual assault abroad: advice by country – Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office”

Click here to read more Fees for barristers who help vulnerable witnesses and victims to pre-record a cross examination will rise to £1,000, the government announced today (25 October 2023). Fees for barristers working on pre-recorded evidence increased to £1,000 Pre-record helps victims of rape and sexual assault give best evidence sooner Allows more people … Continue reading “Press Release – Barrister fee increase to help vulnerable victims bring attackers to justice – Ministry of Justice”

Click here to read full story Government, law enforcement, academics, survivors, charities and industry, came together today (23 October) to discuss the horrible nature of acid attacks and consider what more can be done to protect our society. The meeting, jointly chaired by the Safeguarding Minister, Sarah Dines, and Katie Piper OBE, was an opportunity … Continue reading “News story – Government, Katie Piper and industry meet to tackle acid attacks – Home Office”

Job Title: Family Support Worker (with a Domestic Abuse specialism) Pay Rate: £11 per hour Hours: 35 hours Background Information Fortalice was established in 1977 to provide emergency accommodation and support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse within their own homes. The organisation has expanded over the past years and now provides a wide … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – Family Support Worker (with a Domestic Abuse specialism) – Fortalice”

Job Title: Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Advocate Hours: 35 hours Salary: £29,439.00 Line Manager : Assistant Director Contact Type: Until 31st August 2025 (extension is subject to funding) Location: Greater Manchester, based at Safety4Sisters office. Closing date for applications: 13th November 2023, 12pm We are Recruiting a Specialist VAWG Advocate!  S4S are looking … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – VAWG Advocate – Safety 4 Sisters”

Click here to read more Operation Soteria was launched by the Home Office in June 2021 as a core action in the UK Government’s End-to-End Rape Review to help deliver the ambition to more than double the number of adult rape cases reaching court by the end of this Parliament (May 2024). A police-academic collaborative … Continue reading “Research – Operation Soteria Bluestone publishes rape and sexual assault survivor survey findings – College of policing”

Click here to read full report on the project Hear ME (Mother’s Experiences) is a 1 year small scope research project which aims to build on work that is being carried out regarding raising awareness as well as improving understanding and responses to adult child to parent abuse. To do this by uncovering barriers, support … Continue reading “Research – Against Violence and Abuse – Research Project Exploring Adult Child to Parent Abuse – The Hear ME Mothers experience”

Click here to access full details The government has made it illegal to carry out, offer or aid and abet virginity testing or hymenoplasty in any part of the UK, as part of the Health and Care Act 2022.It is also illegal for UK nationals and residents to do these things outside the UK. Virginity … Continue reading “Guidance – Virginity testing and hymenoplasty multi-agency guidance – Department of Health and Social Care”

Job Title: GM Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Salary: £29,870 – £33,000 Pro Rata Contract Type: Fixed Term for two years Hours: 18.75 hours per week Location: Trafford Closing Date: 30/10/2023 10am For more details and information please email recruitment@traffordrapecrisis.com This role offers the opportunity of successful candidate to work in partnership design, develop, advocate … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – GM RASSO – Trafford Rape Crisis”

Click here to access full report National domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid has published a first-of-its-kind report into what influences children and young people’s attitudes towards domestic abuse, proving a direct link between the viewing of harmful misogynist content online and the normalisation of unhealthy behaviours in relationships. The research explores children and young people’s … Continue reading “Research – Influencers and Attitude: How Will the Next Generation Understand Domestic Abuse – Women’s Aid”