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At least 1 in 6 men living in the UK have been sexually abused or assaulted, and yet it takes 26 years on average for a man to speak out about it.
For Men’s Health Week, we’re doing a mini campaign to raise awareness of the support services available to men across Cheshire, Knowsley and St Helens.
Rob is an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor or most commonly referred to as an ISVA. He works for the Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre Cheshire and Merseyside (RASASC) who are the commissioned service, providing specialist sexual violence support across Cheshire, St Helens and Knowsley.
He said: “My role as an ISVA is to work with people who have experienced rape or sexual assault, irrespective of whether they have reported to the police. The nature of the support that I provide can vary from case to case and depends on the needs of the individual and their circumstances.
“Support can include me providing accurate and impartial information, emotional and practical support, and support before, during and after court. I act as a single point of access for the survivor and their dependants, while providing a professional service.
“It takes a lot of courage to speak out about sexual violence and it’s really important to understand that this wasn’t your fault. You didn’t do anything to deserve it. Talking to support organisations like RASASC is confidential, non-judgemental, understanding, and friendly. We’re here for you.”
The support for your family and friends can play a very important part in healing, and Brian is a great example of this. He has been supporting a close friend who is a survivor of sexual violence and wants to do more to encourage others to speak out and seek help.
Brian is planning on doing a non-stop 12-hour virtual cycle to raise money for RASASC, the charity who supported his friend during their experience. He said: “It’s so important that we all work together to raise awareness of this topic, together we can support those that need charities like RASASC when they need it the most.”
To donate to Brian’s cycle, visit his Just Giving page here.
Di is undertaking a walking challenge to raise money for RASASC, a charity close to her heart. 💓
Kez, a sexual violence survivor, has designed and launched a pin badge to raise funds for the charity that supported her. You can purchase her badge here.
You can read the full article on her project via the Silk 106.9 website here or on the Dee 106.3 website here.
A sexual violence survivor has designed and launched a pin badge to raise funds for the Warrington-based charity that supported her. You can purchase her badge here.
Click here to view article in the Daily Advent or alternatively, you can also read the article on the Warrington Worldwide website here.
A charity fears that victims of sexual assault may be ‘too frightened’ to come forward due to coronavirus restrictions.
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In the UK, one in five women will experience sexual assault during her lifetime.
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Several young victims of sexual violence have reported feeling “too frightened” to report sexual violence attacks due to the current restrictions in place across the UK.
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Young victims of sexual violence are afraid to report instances of sexual assault that have occurred in a setting prohibited by lockdown regulations.
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Cheshire sexual violence services say they are ready to support victims whose memories are triggered by a BBC three-part series “Football’s Darkest Secret”.
Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) David Keane and child sexual abuse support services across Cheshire have issued a statement ahead of the BBC’s three-part series entitled ‘Football’s Darkest Secret’ which is due to be released on Monday 22 March.
Child sexual abuse support services across Merseyside have issued a statement ahead of the BBC’s three-part series entitled ‘Football’s Darkest Secret’ which is due to be released on Monday 22 March.
