However you are feeling, try to remember that this is not your fault, you are not to blame, and you are not alone. 

 

• Try to be somewhere that feels safe.

• You might be in shock, so try to keep warm.

• See if a friend or someone you trust can be with you.

• Talk to someone about what has happened. If you don't feel like talking to a friend or family member yet, contact your nearest Rape Crisis Centre

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If you need urgent medical care or attention, call 999 (or 112 from a mobile) and ask for an ambulance, or go straight to your nearest Accident & Emergency department.

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what is a sexual assault referral center ?

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A Sexual Assault Referral Center (SARC) provides services to victims/survivors of rape or sexual assault regardless of whether the survivor/victim chooses to reports the offence to the police or not.

Sexual Assault Referral Centers are designed to be comfortable and multi-functional, providing private space for interviews and examinations, and some may also offer counselling services.  “SARC”s have specialist staff that are trained to help you make informed decisions about what you want to do next.

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Click here for a list of SARCS (sexual assault referral centers ) in the uk 

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