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Not sure where to start?
We recognise that reporting to the Police something that has happened without your consent, can feel intimidating and overwhelming. Answering the questions below will help us direct you to the correct service for your situation and put you on the right path.
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What is your age group?
Services can vary dependant on your age. Please select from the options below.
I’m 18+…
By letting us know where you are in your journey, we can ensure that we offer services that are suitable.
I have reported it…
To help us to understand where you are in your journey, please let us know what stage your case is at.
Adult ISVA
An Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) provides practical and emotional support for anyone currently accessing or considering reporting an incident to the criminal justice process.
Adult Emotional Support
Our emotional support service offers a confidential environment to talk through your thoughts and feelings.
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical care, please call 999.
If you would like to report a non-emergency incident to the police, please call 101.
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted and would like emotional or practical support, or medical care and advice please contact Gloucestershire’s NHS Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) on 0300 421 8400 or visit their website www.hopehouse.nhs.uk/sarc/#findus
They are available on the phone 24/7, 365 days of the year.
Confidentiality statement
The information you share with GRASAC is confidential and will only be shared within the organisation where relevant. We will only break confidentiality:
- If you request us to.
- If you’ve given us identifying information and we are concerned for your safety.
- If you are a child at risk, or you are giving us identifying information about a child at risk.
I’m 13-18…
By letting us know where you are in your journey, we can ensure that we offer services that are suitable.
I have reported it…
To help us to understand where you are in your journey, please let us know what stage your case is at.
Children & Young Person ISVA
A Children & Young Person Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) provides practical and emotional support for anyone currently accessing or considering reporting an incident to the criminal justice process.
If you’re under 16 and have given us any identifying information, we have a duty of care to report the information you have shared in order to keep you safe and support you.
If you’re under 16 and have given us any identifying information, we have a duty of care to report the information you have shared in order to keep you safe and support you.
Young Person Emotional Support
Our emotional support service offers a confidential environment to talk through your thoughts and feelings.
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical care, please call 999.
If you would like to report a non-emergency incident to the police, please call 101.
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted and would like emotional or practical support, or medical care and advice please contact Gloucestershire’s NHS Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) on 0300 421 8400 or visit their website www.hopehouse.nhs.uk/sarc/#findus
They are available on the phone 24/7, 365 days of the year.
Confidentiality statement
The information you share with GRASAC is confidential and will only be shared within the organisation where relevant. We will only break confidentiality:
- If you request us to.
- If you’ve given us identifying information and we are concerned for your safety.
- If you are a child at risk, or you are giving us identifying information about a child at risk.
I’m under 13…
By letting us know where you are in your journey, we can ensure that we offer services that are suitable.
I have reported it…
To help us to understand where you are in your journey, please let us know what stage your case is at.
Children & Young Person ISVA
A Children & Young Person Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (CHISVA) provides practical and emotional support for anyone currently accessing or considering reporting an incident to the criminal justice process.
If you’re under 16 and have given us any identifying information, we have a duty of care to report the information you have shared in order to keep you safe and support you.
Support for Under 13’s
Currently, we do not offer emotional support for people under 13, however there are other organisations that can help you:
Childline’s 24-hour support service
0800 1111
CAMHS
Call 01452 894300
or email
CAMHS.Gloucestershire@ghc.nhs.uk
TIC+
Call 01594 372777
or visit
ticplus.org.uk/counselling
Barnardo’s
Search for a service in your area here:
barnardos.org.uk/get-support/services
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical care, please call 999.
If you would like to report a non-emergency incident to the police, please call 101.
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted and would like emotional or practical support, or medical care and advice please contact Gloucestershire’s NHS Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) on 0300 421 8400 or visit their website www.hopehouse.nhs.uk/sarc/#findus
They are available on the phone 24/7, 365 days of the year.
Confidentiality statement
The information you share with GRASAC is confidential and will only be shared within the organisation where relevant. We will only break confidentiality:
- If you request us to.
- If you’ve given us identifying information and we are concerned for your safety.
- If you are a child at risk, or you are giving us identifying information about a child at risk.
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical care, please call 999.
If you would like to report a non-emergency incident to the police, please call 101.
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted and would like emotional or practical support, or medical care and advice please contact Gloucestershire’s NHS Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) on 0300 421 8400 or visit their website www.hopehouse.nhs.uk/sarc/#findus
They are available on the phone 24/7, 365 days of the year.
Confidentiality statement
The information you share with GRASAC is confidential and will only be shared within the organisation where relevant. We will only break confidentiality:
- If you request us to.
- If you’ve given us identifying information and we are concerned for your safety.
- If you are a child at risk, or you are giving us identifying information about a child at risk.