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Helplines in Barking and Dagenham, England for sexual abuse.

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Women and Girls Network Sexual Violence Helpline

Women

Our Helpline offers free and confidential emotional support for anyone in London, who self identifies as a woman and non binary...

Counselors, Volunteers

0808 801 0770

wgn.org.uk

nia - East London Rape Crisis Information and Support Line

AdultsWomenYouth

The Information and Support Service (I&S Service) is a helpline providing confidential, safe and specialist support to women...

Counselors, Volunteers

0800 160 1036

niaendingviolence.org.uk

The Havens

Everyone

The Havens are specialist centers in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted, providing medical, forensic...

Counselors

020 3299 6900

thehavens.org.uk

IMECE Women's Centre Advice and Information Line

Women

IMECE Women's Centre Advice and Information Line offers free, compassionate, and confidential support over the phone. We are...

Peers, Volunteers

020 7354 1359

imece.org.uk

Aanchal Women's Aid

WomenYouthCultural support

As a family and community support network, Aanchal provides a safe place where people find hope so they can believe and say ‘I...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers

0800 0124 924

aanchal.org.uk

London Survivors Collective

Everyone

The London Survivors Gateway provides free and confidential support over the phone. We support everyone, adults, youth, the...

Counselors

0808 801 0860

survivorsgateway.london

Have you experienced sexual abuse, assault or harassment? Reach out to a sexual abuse hotline in Barking and Dagenham, England today for private, confidential support

Sexual abuse is a form sexual violence where a person uses power or coercion to force you into unwanted sexual activity. You can be a victim of sexual abuse if you are a woman, man or child. Other forms of sexual violence are sexual assault, such as rape, and sexual harassment, which is sexual behaviour toward you that is unwelcome or offensive.

If you’ve experienced sexual abuse, assault or harassment, you might be experiencing intense rage and fear, or you may feel numb. There are 6 hotlines in Barking and Dagenham, England who support the victims of sexual violence. Consider getting some support if you recognize any of the following:

Examples of sexual violence:

Someone making degrading or offensive comments about your body or sexuality, or using sexual terms and language in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable
Being kissed or touched without your consent or being made, by coercion or force, to touch or kiss someone
Being forced or coerced to have sex without protection from sexually transmitted diseases
Being exposed to a violent, hurtful sexual act without your permission
An organ or an object being put into your vagina (rape), or anus or mouth (sodomy), without your consent
Being used sexually in a way that is humiliating
Being filmed or photographed nude or in a sexually explicit way without your permission
Catcalls and whistles that make you feel uncomfortable or objectified

Effects of sexual violence:

Not being able to fall or stay asleep
Feeling unsafe and scared that it would happen again
Bursts of fear, anxiety, and panic
Engaging in self-harm or self-mutilation
A strong need to withdraw from socializing
An urge to use alcohol, drugs, or gamble excessively
Feeling overwhelmed with a range of emotions, like anger, fear, numbness
Feeling as if everyone could see what happened to you

Everyone deals with sexual abuse, assault or harassment differently. You may find yourself trying to cope with it in a variety of ways. However, it is perfectly natural that it takes time to heal. It was a traumatic experience, and it might take a lot of support to recover.

If you’re struggling with finding meaning in what occurred to you, talking to hotline staff in Barking and Dagenham, England might help you calm your thoughts and emotions and find a path forward. You don’t have to be alone on your journey toward recovery.

If you feel like you might need support with your experience of sexual violence, try reaching out to a hotline in Barking and Dagenham, England. It's free and confidential.

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