How can I help a family member or friend who has experienced sexual abuse?

Knowing that a family member or friend has experienced rape or some form of sexual abuse is hard, knowing what to say is even harder. There are a range of resources available that can help you decide how best to raise this with your family member or friend. There are also resources available to help you give useful advice. Rape Crisis has some useful guidance on how to help, which you can access by clicking here.

You could also contact a local service like Survivors’ Network for information and advice.