welcome to the rape crisis website
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) is a registered charity and the national umbrella organisation for Rape Crisis Centres across the country. We support the work of local centres and aim to develop new centres in areas where there are no or few specialist services.
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) campaign continuously to raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual violence and, in particular, we highlight the importance and need for appropriate, high-quality and specialised support.
Through our campaigns and briefings we raise awareness of sexual violence, challenge attitudes and press for change.
We also work with other organisations, agencies and government departments to improve the response to those who are affected by and who perpetrate sexual violence.
Rape Crisis Centres provide crucial crisis and long term specialised counselling, support and independent advocacy for all women and girls of all ages who have experienced any form of sexual violence both recently and/or in the past; centres are community based, and independent of government and the criminal justice system.
On this website you will find information about rape and sexual violence and details of your nearest Rape Crisis Centre if you need support. There is also information for family, friends, students and professionals.
latest news
03/05/12Rape Crisis opposes new government proposals
Rape Crisis opposes plans to abolish Central Government funding for specialist services.
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23/04/12Rape Crisis comments on anonymity
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) is deeply concerned by the naming of a rape victim in the wake of the Ched
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30/03/12Yougov poll on London transport
MORE THAN A QUARTER OF WOMEN FEEL UNSAFE ON LONDON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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14/03/12New Rape Crisis Centres Announced
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) welcomes the Government’s announcement to fund the development and es
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12/03/12Mumsnet Launches 'We believe You' Campaign
Mumsnet ‘We Believe You’ campaign, is highlighting the results of one of the biggest survey'
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11/03/12Sentencing Report
Attitudes to sentencing sexual offences
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05/03/12Teen Abuse Campaign
Government’s new ‘Teen’ Campaign’
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28/02/12New Report into Rape Investigations
Rapists could be convicted more quickly and successfully if the police and the Crown Prosecution Service ma
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19/02/12Million Women Rise
Million Women Rise
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2012
Saturday 3 March 2012
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01/02/12Trafford Rape Crisis
Trafford Rape Crisis is proudly hosting:
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30/01/12Ken Clarke to ban criminals from claiming injuries fund
The Justice Secretary, Kenneth Clarke, launched the "Getting it right for Victims & Witnesse
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30/01/12London Prosecutor talks about the impact of rape myths
Enduring myths about rape victims lead to acquittals says London Chief Prosecutor
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25/11/11Rape Crisis launches National Service Standards
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) and Rape Crisis Scotland launch new National Service Standards
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09/09/11Recorded Rape Crime figures: disparities revealed
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) is the national umbrella organisation for a network of specialised suppo
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23/06/11DNA data base
The Government is considering its position on the retention of DNA, including whether the police can apply
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19/05/11KEN CLARKE: RAPE CAMPAIGNERS WRITE TO PRIME MINISTER CALLING FOR CLARIFICATION AND ASKING FOR MEETING
Following the ongoing controversy about Justice Secretary Ken Clarke’s remarks concerning categories
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18/05/11End Violence Against Women Coalition Statement
The End Violence Against Women Coalition, of which Rape Crisis (England and Wales) is a member, have made t
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18/05/11Is this the Cost of Justice
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) is aware of the proposals for reducing sentencing for rapists who plead gui
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08/03/118th March Government Announces Funding for Four New Centres
On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, Rape Crisis (England and Wales) welcomes the G
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28/01/11Government Funding Announced
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) welcomes the Rape Support Fund announced today for existing Rape Crisi
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15/03/10Stern review on rape reporting Stern Review on Rape Reporting in England and Wales.
Baroness Stern has prioritised the need for a greater f
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