Sexual harassment, abuse and personal safety helplines
Sexual Harassment
Equality and Human Rights Commission – Sexual Harassment
Equality and Advisory Support Service: Freephone 0808 800 0082
You have a legal right under the Sex Discrimination Act not to be sexually harassed whilst at work. This section explains your rights and lets you know what you can do if you think you are experiencing sexual harassment.
Gov UK– Harassment in the Workplace
Workplace Bullying & Harassment
Discrimination means treating some people differently from others. It isn't always unlawful - some people are paid different wages depending on their status and skills. Find out about the different types of discrimination.
Citizen’s Advice – Sexual Discrimination and Harassment at WorkAdviceline (England): 0800 144 8848
Advicelink (Wales): 0800 702 2020
You are protected by law against sexual harassment at work. This includes both men and women. It also includes people who are undergoing, have undergone or who are intending to undergo gender reassignment. This is where you are changing from one sex to another. Sexual harassment could include: unwelcome comments of a sexual nature, unnecessary touching or unwanted physical contact, leering at someone's body, displaying offensive material such as posters and sending offensive e-mails.
ACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
Helpline: 0300 123 1100
Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment
Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect at work. Bullying and harassment of any kind are in no-one's interest and should not be tolerated in the workplace, but if you are being bullied or harassed it can be difficult to know what to do about it. This leaflet gives employees basic information about bullying and harassment. Summarises the responsibilities of employers. Outlines some of the options open to you and points you to sources of further information and advice.
Victim Support
Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111
What is sexual harassment and sexual assault
Our services are confidential, free and available to anyone who's been raped or sexually assaulted, now or in the past. We can help, regardless of whether you have told the police or anyone else about the attack. Our volunteers can visit you at home (if you want us to, and if doing so will not put you at further risk) or somewhere else if you prefer. If you don't want to see anyone face-to-face, you can also talk to us on the 'phone, either at one of our local offices or at the national Victim Supportline.
Revenge Porn Helpline
Helpline: 0345 6000 459 (10-4 Mon-Fri)
www.revengepornhelpline.org.uk
We are a UK helpline supporting adults over 18 who are victims of intimate image abuse and who have had their intimate images and videos shared without their consent, or when someone is threatening to do this. If you are in immediate danger, please call 999.
Rape & Sexual Abuse
NHS - What should I do immediately after a sexual assault or rape?
NHS Direct Helpline: 111
Help after rape and sexual assault
After a rape or sexual assault you may be affected emotionally and physically. Only you can decide what you feel up to doing in the following hours, days or weeks. But there are certain pieces of advice we can offer you, so that you have the knowledge you need to make the right decisions for you, and get the support you need.
Rape Crisis
24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line Call free on 0808 500 2222
National Organisation offering support and counselling for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.
See website for local groups or contact directory enquiries.
Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers comprehensive personal safety advice.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
Set up by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust , their mission is to raise awareness of the importance of personal safety and to provide solutions that effect change in order to help people to avoid violence and aggression and live safer, more confident lives.
Refuge
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)www.refuge.org.uk
Support for sexual abuse victims
Thirty-five years ago Refuge set up the world's first refuge for women and children escaping domestic violence. Since then, Refuge has grown to become the largest provider of emergency accommodation and emotional and practical support to women and children in the country and the leading voice in the campaign to end domestic violence.
Women's Aid Federation of Englandwww.womensaid.org.uk
For women who are experiencing or have experienced physical, mental, sexual or domestic violence or abuse. Offers advice, support and crisis intervention to abused women.
The Mix
Helpline: 0808 808 4994
We want to be the first place young people turn to get support. Whether you’re 13, 25, or any age in between, we’re here to take on the embarrassing problems, weird questions, and please-don’t-make-me-say-it-out-loud thoughts you have. We give you the information and support you need to deal with it all. We’ll connect you to experts and your peers who’ll give you the support and tools you need to take on any challenge you’re facing. We’re a free and confidential multi-channel service. You choose how you access our support, through our articles and video content online or our phone, email, peer to peer and counselling services – we put the control in your hands.
The Survivors Trust
Helpline: 0808 801 0818
Rape and sexual abuse can happen to anyone regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, culture or social status. Living with the consequences of rape and sexual abuse can be devastating. We believe that all survivors are entitled to receive the best possible response to their needs whether or not they choose to report.
Women Against Rape
This is the joint website of Women Against Rape and Black Women's Rape Action Project. Both organisations are based on self-help and provide support, legal information and advocacy. We campaign for justice and protection for all women and girls, including asylum seekers, who have suffered sexual, domestic and/or racist violence.
Survivors UK – Male Rape and Sexual Abuse Support
We understand the effect which male rape and sexual abuse can have upon those who are forced to experience it, and we're well aware of the traumatic process which it can set in motion. If you are a man who has suffered sexual abuse or rape in the past, you can turn to us for help. We have a range of support options to help you recover from your experience and put the past behind you.
Male-Rape.org.uk - Support for Male Survivors of Abuse
It can sometimes be difficult to talk about rape, sexual assault and childhood abuse. This website offers information and contact points for agencies which specialise in these issues. Many survivors say that the hardest part of coming to terms with what has happened is to learn to stop blaming themselves. Nobody deserves to be raped. No survivor deserves the blame. TALK about your anger. TALK about your feelings. TALK to someone you can trust.
Protection Against Stalking
www.protectionagainststalking.org
Protection against Stalking works jointly with relevant agencies to increase awareness of Stalking and Harassment to ensure victims receive all the protection and help they need to rebuild their lives and live free of fear.