What to do:
Abuse can take many forms.
Rape or sexual assault
OSARCC
OSARCC is the Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis centre. They are a feminist organisation committed to supporting survivors of sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse, and harassment.
They offer a free and confidential service to survivors who are dealing with the effects of sexual violence, and to anyone who is supporting them.
If you have recently been raped or sexually assaulted, you can visit a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for medical and practical support.
Please note that OSARCC are not a SARC and do not perform forensic medical examinations.
SARCs
SARCs can be found throughout the UK. Read more about what a SARC can be used for. See the NHS website and find a centre.
Thames Valley Sarc Bicester
Solace Centre, Police House, Queens Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NT
0800 970 9952 - 24/7 helpline
Swindon And Wiltshire Sarc
The Gables, Shrivenham Road, South Marston, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4RB
01793 781916 Day, 01793 781917 out of hours
Rape Crisis England & Wales
The national service Rape Crisis England & Wales has lots of helpful information, including what to do if something happened recently, and how to find support in your area.
They also have:
- 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line: 247sexualabusesupport.org.uk or call 0808 500 2222
- specific help about support for men and boys who are victims of sexual violence or abuse
Domestic abuse
Contact ODAS—the Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service—run by A2Dominion.
ODAS has been providing support for victims of domestic abuse for over 10 years in Oxfordshire. They are committed to empowering females and males in an abusive relationship, irrespective of sexuality or ethnicity, to make their own choices. The priority is to help victims and their children feel safe whether or not they choose to leave the relationship.
The services mentioned on this page may not be emergency services. If you are in danger or need urgent medical attention, call 999.
See also
I need a shower and clothing (For recent sexual abuse, see the NHS website and find a SARC centre first.)
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