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Survivors’ Network offer a welcoming, trauma sensitive space for all women, including trans women, that have experienced sexual violence, abuse or harassment to come together, share stories and gain support from each other, facilitated by a member of staff and trained volunteers.
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Situation
1in5 women experience sexual assault*, one of the most devastating violations that anyone can experience. Depression, guilt, self-harm and suicidal thoughts are all common reactions. Yet many survivors fall through the cracks when accessing help; their needs may not reach thresholds for acute services, but they are unable to afford alternatives. We offer free therapeutic support to all but, with a long waiting list, short term interventions are desperately needed. *Rape Crisis England and Wales
Solution
We work from a firm belief that survivors are best placed to identify their own paths to recovery, and that by bringing women with similar experiences together they create a supportive community and start to heal from trauma. By delivering additional groupwork sessions we can offer vital short-term support to those on our counselling waiting list, ensuring survivors get access to the support they need and deserve as quickly as possible.
