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Helplines in Sutton, 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

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

Women and Girls Network Advice Line

LGBTQ+WomenYouthCultural support

The Women and Girls Network Advice Line and Webchat Service provides one-off immediate, free and confidential information,...

Counselors

0808 801 0660

wgn.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

Are you a victim of sexual abuse, assault or harassment? Get free, confidential support from a hotline in Sutton, England

Regardless of whether you're a woman, man or child in Sutton, England, if someone has used coercion, power or force to make you engage in unwanted sexual activity, you were a victim of sexual abuse. Sexual abuse is a form of sexual violence, which is any sexual activity without consent. Other forms of sexual violence are sexual assault, such as rape and unwanted touching, and sexual harassment, which is unwelcome sexual behavior.

If you’ve experienced sexual abuse, assault or harassment, you might be experiencing intense rage and fear, or you may feel numb. There are 4 hotlines in Sutton, England who support the victims of sexual violence. Consider getting some support if you recognize any of the following:

Examples of sexual violence:

Sexual photos or videos being posted online without your consent
Being exposed to a violent, hurtful sexual act without your permission
Being used sexually in a way that is humiliating
An organ or an object being put into your vagina (rape), or anus or mouth (sodomy), without your consent
Being spoken to in a sexual way that you find offensive or degrading
Repeated unwanted sexual attention or advances, including in your workplace or by your employer
Catcalls and whistles that make you feel uncomfortable or objectified
Being kissed or touched without your consent or being made, by coercion or force, to touch or kiss someone

Effects of sexual violence:

A decline in your physical and mental health
Minimizing the abuse as not being as severe as someone else’s
Avoidance of anything that reminds you of the sexual abuse
Feeling unsafe and scared that it would happen again
Feeling dirty, damaged, and broken
Having flashbacks about the sexual abuse
Feeling overwhelmed with a range of emotions, like anger, fear, numbness
Having nightmares about the sexual abuse you experienced

Everyone responds to experiencing sexual violence differently. It’s perfectly normal to go through very different emotions in a single day. Still, trying to cope with this on your own can be extremely difficult.

If you’re struggling with finding meaning in what occurred to you, talking to hotline staff in Sutton, 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 Sutton, England. It's free and confidential.

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