Rape and sexual assault
As well as receiving help from us, you can also get support from other organisations and charities. These might be located in Greater Manchester or cover the UK. We’ve listed these in one directory for you to search easily.
You can search by name, location or eligibility.
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Barnado's
We offer trauma-based therapeutic intervention for children and young people as part of our Safer Futures Trauma Services.
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Causeway Charitable Services
We offer support for victims in Greater Manchester including services to prevent re-exploitation, protection while recovering and help to reintegrate back into society.
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Child Explotation and Online Protection
Report online child sexual abuse to Child Exploitation and Online Protection, which is run by the National Crime Agency.
We have pages designed for children to use from four years up. - Crimestoppers
We’re an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime – 100% anonymously.
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- Domestic Violence and Abuse - NHS
Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help.
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- Embrace
Our service is for any child between 12 and 18 years who has been a victim of or a witness to a serious crime, who have been affected by it and who need emotional support to cope and recover.
This includes those who have witnessed domestic abuse.
For younger children, we will try to find local play therapists and offer support and guidance to parents and carers so that they can emotionally support the child within the family. - End the Fear
Help, support and advice for victims of domestic abuse and violence in Greater Manchester.
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Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)
The government’s joint Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Home Office unit which operates both in the UK and overseas to help to British nationals, including dual nationals, with forced marriage.
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Galop (LGBT+ service Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence)
We support LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse
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Get Safe Online: Online Gender-Based Violence
Specific information about gender-based violence online, what it is and what to do.
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Independent Sexual Violence Advisors
Available at St Mary’s Centre, ISVAs are support workers who’ll assist you after an assault, including supporting you if your case has been taken up by the police or goes to court.
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Infed.org
Not-for-profit education encyclopaedia that has a serious and organised crime toolkit with advice and guidance for professionals working with young people to help spot risks and identify when support is needed.
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Internet Watch Foundation
Report suspected online child sexual abuse images or videos.
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It's Not Okay
"Greater Manchester initiative to protect young people and prosecute offenders.
Each of the ten districts in Greater Manchester has a dedicated team dealing with child sexual exploitation.
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Justice & Care
Greater Manchester Police work with this charity and will refer you if appropriate.
It provides Victim Navigators to support modern slavery victims who are working with the police to provide evidence.
The Navigators offer support with prosecutions, ensure contact is maintained and keep the victim informed of the process.
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Lets End Hate Crime
We provide support and information to victims of hate crime.
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ManKind Initiative
Our confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.
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Medaille Trust
We support survivors of modern slavery with first responding, safe houses and outreach services.
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Migdal Emunah (Supports victims of child sexual abuse and sexual violence in the Jewish community)
We offer a support service for Jewish children, women and men who have experienced sexual abuse.
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Mothers Against Violence
A Greater Manchester support agency founded by local people who have been affected by violent crime.
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National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
If you’re an adult survivor of any form of child abuse, we’re here for you. Taking a first step is difficult, but we can provide you with support and signposting on your road to recovery.
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National Referral Mechanism
A government-run framework for identifying and referring potential victims of modern slavery and ensuring they receive appropriate support.
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National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
We have helplines for children and young people, as well as adults concerned about a child.
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Rape Crisis England and Wales
Charity working to end rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence.
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Refuge
The largest UK domestic abuse and violence charity for women.
We offer advice, information and support.
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SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) Commissioned to St Marys
We exist to create a society where survivors and those at risk of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) are empowered to live fulfilled and successful lives, and where every survivor is treated with dignity, respect and as an equal and valued member of society.
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Shelter - Domestic Abuse
Charity that provides help if you’re homeless because of domestic abuse.
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St. John of God
We provide support and hospitality for victims of modern slavery in Greater Manchester.
You must be referred to this service by a first responder organisation.
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The Maggie Oliver Foundation
We exist to create a society where survivors and those at risk of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) are empowered to live fulfilled and successful lives, and where every survivor is treated with dignity, respect and as an equal and valued member of society.
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The Men's Advice Line
Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and violence run by charity Respect.
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The Mix
We provide free, confidential support and information for young people under 25.
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The Salvation Army
We provide recovery and reintegration support for victims of modern slavery in England and Wales.
We are a first responder organisation that can refer you to the National Referral Mechanism and can offer help and referrals to other organisations.
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Unseen
Unseen is an anti-slavery charity that runs the modern slavery and exploitation 24-hour helpline.
You can call them anonymously and help is available in more than 200 languages.
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Violence Reduction Unit
Campaign from the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit to encourage people to speak out if they’re concerned about a young person.
It lists different ways to report concerns.
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We are Survivors (Formerly Survivors Manchester)
We support male victims of any age who have been affected by a crime of a sexual nature.