Rape

Rape is when someone has been forced to have sex against their wishes and without their consent.

Research statistcs tell us that:

• about 5% of women are raped at some point in their life
• almost 3% of men report a non-consensual sexual experience as adults
• and over 5% of men have reported sexual abuse as a child

Rape is a horrible and devastating experience.  If you have been raped or have had to suffer a non-consensual sexual experience at any point in your life know that under any circumstance this was not your fault, and in no way did you deserve this.

Links to Helpful Websites:

• Rape Crisis Scotland is the national office for rape crisis and sexual abuse centres.  Rape Crisis Scotland centres are run by women for women.  The link we have given you takes you to the part of their website that talks about attacks; how you might be feeling; what to do if you have been attacked and it gives you information all about what happens when you report to the police.
• Survivors UK provide information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused.
  

Or you could phone the Rape and Abuse Line which offers a freephone, confidential Helpline to persons who have survived rape or abuse. 

0808 800 0123 - Answered by women 7pm-10pm most evenings.
or
0808 800 0122 - Answered by men 7pm-10pm on selected evenings.

There is also face to face support available in certain areas of the Highlands.

If you would like face to face support then you can phone the helpline and leave a message with a volunteer or on the answering machine.  Otherwise you cna contact RAL through their website - click on the link above.