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Free sexual assault and abuse helplines in the United Kingdom

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National Domestic Abuse Helpline is dedicated to providing 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone and...


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Opoka is a specialist service working to stop domestic violence against women and children in the Polish community. Our aim is...


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National Sexual Health Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support over phone. We are here to help...


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Hourglass works across the UK supporting victims of abuse, those concerned about an older person, families, carers and...


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Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by...


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SurvivorUK Helpline Web Chat offers free and confidential support and information by text message (SMS) and online chat. We...


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National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK provides, free and confidential support and information by phone. We help everyone in...


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SOS Silence of Suicide provides confidential support through our freephone helpline, mobile m/h hubs, in-person group meetings...


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The National Bullying Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We support everyone, adults,...


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What can you expect when calling NAPAC's support line? NAPAC’s support line is staffed by trained volunteers and team members,...


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The Men Standing Up Helpline offers free and confidential support by phone. We are here for adults, the LGBTQ+ community, men,...


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The Survivors Trust Information, Advice and Support Line is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and...


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Forced Marriage Unit provides free and confidential support and information by phone. We are here to help everyone in the...


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At Karma Nirvana we offer emotional and practical support to victims and survivors of honour based abuse and forced marriage....


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Stop It Now supports anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and its prevention, including people concerned about...


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The Dina Support Line offers free and confidential support by phone and online chat. We support people with a religious faith,...


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Muslim Youth Helpline offers free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We exist to help people...


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Confidential Telephone Helpline offering emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective, with the opportunity of...


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Towards Healing offers free and confidential support by phone. We exist to help everyone, people with a religious faith in...


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Have you experienced sexual abuse, assault or harassment? Get confidential support from a hotline in United Kingdom

Sexual abuse is when one person forces another person into sexual behavior, without that person's consent. It is a type of sexual violence, which is any sexual activity without consent. This includes sexual assault (such as unwanted touching or rape) and sexual harassment (unwelcome or offensive 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 22 hotlines in United Kingdom who support the victims of sexual violence. Consider getting some support if you recognize any of the following:

Examples of sexual violence:

  • Being used sexually in a way that is humiliating
  • Being spoken to in a sexual way that you find offensive or degrading
  • 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 exposed to a violent, hurtful sexual act without your permission
  • Being kissed or touched without your consent or being made, by coercion or force, to touch or kiss someone
  • Sexual photos or videos being posted online without your consent
  • Being coerced, threatened or forced to perform any sort of sexual activity
  • Being filmed or photographed nude or in a sexually explicit way without your permission

Effects of sexual violence:

  • Having flashbacks about the sexual abuse
  • Changes (either loss or increase) in your appetite
  • Avoidance of anything that reminds you of the sexual abuse
  • A decline in your physical and mental health
  • Feeling edgy and fearful, especially around people who resemble the abuser in any way
  • Feeling ashamed for what occurred
  • An urge to use alcohol, drugs, or gamble excessively
  • Feeling unsafe and scared that it would happen again

Sexual violence could provoke many ways of coping, some more and some less healthy. You may go through many different feelings, responses, and stages of recovery until you fully heal.

Surviving and recovering from sexual violence can be a very lonely process. Especially if you struggle with all the different thoughts and emotions that you’re having a hard time controlling. This is why reaching out to helpline staff in United Kingdom could help you feel less isolated.

If you are victim of sexual abuse, assault or harassment, consider contacting a helpline in United Kingdom for free, confidential help.


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