Rape Crisis England & Wales
@rapecrisis.bsky.social
With our 36 Rape Crisis centres we deliver specialist services to those affected by sexual violence & abuse, and aim to educate, influence and make change.
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The 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line is a free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England & Wales who has experienced any form of sexual violence, abuse or harassment at any time in their lives.
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Survivors of sexual violence and abuse have told us that this week's news, and the response to it all, is incredibly triggering and overwhelming.
Survivors, thank you for sharing with us how this is affecting you right now. It's important. Your voice matters. 💜
Survivors, thank you for sharing with us how this is affecting you right now. It's important. Your voice matters. 💜
February 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Survivors of sexual violence and abuse have told us that this week's news, and the response to it all, is incredibly triggering and overwhelming.
Survivors, thank you for sharing with us how this is affecting you right now. It's important. Your voice matters. 💜
Survivors, thank you for sharing with us how this is affecting you right now. It's important. Your voice matters. 💜
We don't believe self-swap 'rape kits' will be effective at bringing perpetrators to justice or providing support to survivors.
Experts share our concerns: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/enough-anti-rape-self-test-dna-kit-fails-rape-victims-misleads-public-start-up-mps/
Experts share our concerns: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/enough-anti-rape-self-test-dna-kit-fails-rape-victims-misleads-public-start-up-mps/
February 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
We don't believe self-swap 'rape kits' will be effective at bringing perpetrators to justice or providing support to survivors.
Experts share our concerns: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/enough-anti-rape-self-test-dna-kit-fails-rape-victims-misleads-public-start-up-mps/
Experts share our concerns: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/enough-anti-rape-self-test-dna-kit-fails-rape-victims-misleads-public-start-up-mps/
Looking for your next role?
Here are some job vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
More jobs and more details here: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/
Here are some job vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
More jobs and more details here: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/
February 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Looking for your next role?
Here are some job vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
More jobs and more details here: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/
Here are some job vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
More jobs and more details here: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/
For over 50 years, our movement has campaigned to ensure that when survivors are ready to talk, they’re heard, believed, and have access to the support and criminal justice they deserve.
With your support, we could do so much more.
Help us: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
With your support, we could do so much more.
Help us: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
February 6, 2026 at 10:20 AM
For over 50 years, our movement has campaigned to ensure that when survivors are ready to talk, they’re heard, believed, and have access to the support and criminal justice they deserve.
With your support, we could do so much more.
Help us: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
With your support, we could do so much more.
Help us: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
We believe survivors.
For us, it's that simple.
If recent news has been triggering or overwhelming for you, please know we're here for you.
Get help: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/
For us, it's that simple.
If recent news has been triggering or overwhelming for you, please know we're here for you.
Get help: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/
February 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We believe survivors.
For us, it's that simple.
If recent news has been triggering or overwhelming for you, please know we're here for you.
Get help: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/
For us, it's that simple.
If recent news has been triggering or overwhelming for you, please know we're here for you.
Get help: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/
No victim or survivor of sexual violence and abuse should be asked to engage with a system does not prioritise them.
There needs to be changes, to avoid further traumatisation, and for justice to be served.
Help us influence change: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk
There needs to be changes, to avoid further traumatisation, and for justice to be served.
Help us influence change: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk
February 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
No victim or survivor of sexual violence and abuse should be asked to engage with a system does not prioritise them.
There needs to be changes, to avoid further traumatisation, and for justice to be served.
Help us influence change: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk
There needs to be changes, to avoid further traumatisation, and for justice to be served.
Help us influence change: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk
Without your support, we can’t demand for a better criminal justice system for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. We can’t do this alone.
Help us fight for criminal justice reform.
Donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
Help us fight for criminal justice reform.
Donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
February 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Without your support, we can’t demand for a better criminal justice system for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. We can’t do this alone.
Help us fight for criminal justice reform.
Donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
Help us fight for criminal justice reform.
Donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
Like many survivors of sexual violence, Morwenna persisted with a criminal justice process at considerable personal expense, because she wanted to protect other women.
Help us fight for criminal justice system reform: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk
Help us fight for criminal justice system reform: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk
February 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Like many survivors of sexual violence, Morwenna persisted with a criminal justice process at considerable personal expense, because she wanted to protect other women.
Help us fight for criminal justice system reform: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk
Help us fight for criminal justice system reform: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk
Today’s report shows that our calls for change have been heard, the retraumatising experience of many survivors has been acknowledged, and our recommendations have also been included in Sir Leveson’s review.
It’s a long journey to fix our broken court system, but we’ll still be here for survivors💜
It’s a long journey to fix our broken court system, but we’ll still be here for survivors💜
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Today’s report shows that our calls for change have been heard, the retraumatising experience of many survivors has been acknowledged, and our recommendations have also been included in Sir Leveson’s review.
It’s a long journey to fix our broken court system, but we’ll still be here for survivors💜
It’s a long journey to fix our broken court system, but we’ll still be here for survivors💜
Survivors of sexual violence and abuse deserve access to a criminal justice system that is fit for purpose. That isn’t the reality at the moment.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Survivors of sexual violence and abuse deserve access to a criminal justice system that is fit for purpose. That isn’t the reality at the moment.
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If you are a survivor who has been affected by recent reporting, help is available.
Contact @rapecrisis.bsky.social for support
➡️ 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
Contact @rapecrisis.bsky.social for support
➡️ 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line
Did something sexual happen to you without your consent? Or you're not sure? No matter when or where it happened, we are here for you.
247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 7:55 PM
If you are a survivor who has been affected by recent reporting, help is available.
Contact @rapecrisis.bsky.social for support
➡️ 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
Contact @rapecrisis.bsky.social for support
➡️ 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
You can contact our 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line and speak to one of our specialists – at any time of the day or night.
Call free on 0808 500 2222 or go to the website to start a free online chat: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/
Call free on 0808 500 2222 or go to the website to start a free online chat: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/
February 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
You can contact our 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line and speak to one of our specialists – at any time of the day or night.
Call free on 0808 500 2222 or go to the website to start a free online chat: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/
Call free on 0808 500 2222 or go to the website to start a free online chat: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/
Research has found that victims and survivors can experience a sense of justice being served when police take action against defendants who have breached their bail.
Help us fight for criminal justice reform: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk #LivingInLimbo
Help us fight for criminal justice reform: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk #LivingInLimbo
February 3, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Research has found that victims and survivors can experience a sense of justice being served when police take action against defendants who have breached their bail.
Help us fight for criminal justice reform: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk #LivingInLimbo
Help us fight for criminal justice reform: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
#ItsNotOk #LivingInLimbo
Can you make a donation today, to show your solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and abuse who are navigating the criminal justice system?
Your gift will help us continue our vital work influencing policy change at the highest level
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
Your gift will help us continue our vital work influencing policy change at the highest level
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
February 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Can you make a donation today, to show your solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and abuse who are navigating the criminal justice system?
Your gift will help us continue our vital work influencing policy change at the highest level
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
Your gift will help us continue our vital work influencing policy change at the highest level
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
There are now 14,180 sexual offence cases awaiting trial in the Crown Court backlogs – this represents a 77% increase since we published our first report in 2022.
Read more: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-involved/living-in-limbo-retraumatising-survivors/
#ItsNotOk
Read more: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-involved/living-in-limbo-retraumatising-survivors/
#ItsNotOk
February 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
There are now 14,180 sexual offence cases awaiting trial in the Crown Court backlogs – this represents a 77% increase since we published our first report in 2022.
Read more: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-involved/living-in-limbo-retraumatising-survivors/
#ItsNotOk
Read more: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-involved/living-in-limbo-retraumatising-survivors/
#ItsNotOk
If you're a survivor of sexual violence or abuse, we're here for you, no matter when it happened or whatever you're feeling.
Get help here: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/
#ItsNotOk #svawarenessweek #rapecrisisenglandandwales #rapecrisis
Get help here: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/
#ItsNotOk #svawarenessweek #rapecrisisenglandandwales #rapecrisis
February 2, 2026 at 9:50 AM
If you're a survivor of sexual violence or abuse, we're here for you, no matter when it happened or whatever you're feeling.
Get help here: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/
#ItsNotOk #svawarenessweek #rapecrisisenglandandwales #rapecrisis
Get help here: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/
#ItsNotOk #svawarenessweek #rapecrisisenglandandwales #rapecrisis
We are AMAZED - you've raised over 99% of our target in less than a week!
We’re now at an amazing £19k – but we still need your support to reach our target of £20,000, and maybe even a little more 💜
Donate today, if you can: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
We’re now at an amazing £19k – but we still need your support to reach our target of £20,000, and maybe even a little more 💜
Donate today, if you can: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
January 30, 2026 at 6:01 PM
We are AMAZED - you've raised over 99% of our target in less than a week!
We’re now at an amazing £19k – but we still need your support to reach our target of £20,000, and maybe even a little more 💜
Donate today, if you can: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
We’re now at an amazing £19k – but we still need your support to reach our target of £20,000, and maybe even a little more 💜
Donate today, if you can: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
Looking for a new role?
Here are some job vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
For more jobs, details and to apply, visit: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/member-centres/
Here are some job vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
For more jobs, details and to apply, visit: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/member-centres/
January 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Looking for a new role?
Here are some job vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
For more jobs, details and to apply, visit: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/member-centres/
Here are some job vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
For more jobs, details and to apply, visit: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/member-centres/
Survivors deserve justice, at every point of reporting their experience of sexual violence to the police.
We’re pleased to share that our super-complaint has been accepted.
Read more: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/news/hmicfrs-accepts-the-super-complaint-on-delayed-police-investigations/
We’re pleased to share that our super-complaint has been accepted.
Read more: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/news/hmicfrs-accepts-the-super-complaint-on-delayed-police-investigations/
January 29, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Survivors deserve justice, at every point of reporting their experience of sexual violence to the police.
We’re pleased to share that our super-complaint has been accepted.
Read more: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/news/hmicfrs-accepts-the-super-complaint-on-delayed-police-investigations/
We’re pleased to share that our super-complaint has been accepted.
Read more: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/news/hmicfrs-accepts-the-super-complaint-on-delayed-police-investigations/
Last night, we attended the launch of the #ForeverFund, a project developed by the Women's Resource Centre in response to the chronic and worsening funding crisis of the women's sector.
January 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Last night, we attended the launch of the #ForeverFund, a project developed by the Women's Resource Centre in response to the chronic and worsening funding crisis of the women's sector.
The number of cases awaiting trial has increased.
Waiting times are longer.
Delays are frequent.
And all of this is impacts victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
We’re campaigning for change, but we can’t do it alone: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
Waiting times are longer.
Delays are frequent.
And all of this is impacts victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
We’re campaigning for change, but we can’t do it alone: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
Support survivors facing rape trial delays – Big Give
Supporting women survivors facing rape trial court delays…
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January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The number of cases awaiting trial has increased.
Waiting times are longer.
Delays are frequent.
And all of this is impacts victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
We’re campaigning for change, but we can’t do it alone: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
Waiting times are longer.
Delays are frequent.
And all of this is impacts victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
We’re campaigning for change, but we can’t do it alone: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
Adult and child survivors of sexual violence and abuse deserve better. They deserve justice.
And this why we’re working tirelessly to influence change.
But we can’t do it alone.
Help us continue this vital work: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
And this why we’re working tirelessly to influence change.
But we can’t do it alone.
Help us continue this vital work: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Adult and child survivors of sexual violence and abuse deserve better. They deserve justice.
And this why we’re working tirelessly to influence change.
But we can’t do it alone.
Help us continue this vital work: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
And this why we’re working tirelessly to influence change.
But we can’t do it alone.
Help us continue this vital work: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000B35GAYAZ
Looking for your next role in the VAWG sector?
Here are some job and volunteering vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
More details here: rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job...
Here are some job and volunteering vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
More details here: rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job...
January 23, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Looking for your next role in the VAWG sector?
Here are some job and volunteering vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
More details here: rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job...
Here are some job and volunteering vacancies available at some of our specialist Rape Crisis centres.
More details here: rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job...
Supporting someone who has experienced rape or another form of sexual violence or abuse can feel really hard.
But by being there and listening to them you're already helping.
Let them tell you what they need.
Dos and don'ts for supporters: rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/sup...
But by being there and listening to them you're already helping.
Let them tell you what they need.
Dos and don'ts for supporters: rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/sup...
January 13, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Supporting someone who has experienced rape or another form of sexual violence or abuse can feel really hard.
But by being there and listening to them you're already helping.
Let them tell you what they need.
Dos and don'ts for supporters: rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/sup...
But by being there and listening to them you're already helping.
Let them tell you what they need.
Dos and don'ts for supporters: rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/sup...
Happy New Year, everyone 🎉
It's been a while since we logged in here, what did we miss?
It's been a while since we logged in here, what did we miss?
January 13, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Happy New Year, everyone 🎉
It's been a while since we logged in here, what did we miss?
It's been a while since we logged in here, what did we miss?