Sexual violence can happen to anyone; men, women and children. The effect that it has on people will vary and different people may feel the impact of assault at different times.
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, either recently or in the past, there is confidential support available to you. You will not be forced to report the assault to the police but may be helped to do so if this is what you wish.
Solace Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) provide local communities with a safe, discreet and caring environment to support victims of rape and sexual assault.
What can they do at the Solace Centre?
- Perform a forensic examination by a specialist forensic doctor
- Provide crisis support at your initial visit and arrange follow up appointments
- Provide telephone advice
- Provide independent advocacy and support with practical matters
- Introduce other support services, for example Rape Crisis and Victim Support
Solace Centre contact number: 0330 223 0099
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Where can I get further support?
- Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Service – Aylesbury and MK 01296 7197722
- Freedom Programme (for any woman who is or has lived with domestic violence and wishes to make sense of her experience) 01296 437 777
- R-U-Safe? (working with young women under the age of 18 who are being sexually exploited) 01494 785552
- Survivors UK – Online helpline for men
- Thames Valley Police (non-emergency number) 101
- Victim Support for Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire 0300 1234 148
- Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Service – South Bucks (RSASS) 01494 358486
- Wycombe Women’s Aid (offer support, information, advocacy and access to safe accommodation in Wycombe and other areas) 01494 461367