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Whether you’re here for yourself, someone you care about, or to better understand these issues, this section is a place to learn, reflect and take action.
We believe that everyone deserves access to clear, compassionate and evidence-based information.
This space brings together essential resources to help you.
What Is Sexual Violence?
Learn about the different forms sexual violence can take, and challenge some of the myths and misunderstandings that surround it.
Trauma Responses
Find out how the brain and body respond to trauma, and why these reactions are completely valid and normal.
Possible Effects of Sexual Violence
Sexual violence can impact every part of someone’s life. Explore the emotional, physical and psychological effects survivors may experience.
Supporting a Survivor
Whether you’re a friend, family member, colleague or professional discover how to offer support that is survivor-centred and trauma-informed.
Sexual Health
Get non-judgemental information about sexual health, consent, and looking after your wellbeing.
Access to Justice Research
Learn from our research into how survivors experience the criminal justice system and what needs to change to make it more supportive.
Sexual Violence Against Older Women
Sexual violence research by Dr Hannah Bowes at Durham University
