Do you feel you have been raped?

Rape is forced sexual intercourse involving insertion of an erect penis or an inanimate object into the female vagina, anus or mouth - or the male anus or mouth - of child, juvenile or adult.  

Rape is a common form of sexual assault. It is committed in many situations—on a date, by a friend or an acquaintance, or when you think you are alone. Educate yourself on "date rape" drugs. They can be slipped into a drink when a victim is not looking. Never leave your drink unattended—no matter where you are. Try to always be aware of your surroundings. Date rape drugs make a person unable to resist assault and can cause memory loss so the victim doesn't know what happened.  Legal definitions of rape may also include other forced sexual acts.

Parents should be aware that nowadays teens and older children are known to rape other teens and children – some considerably younger than themselves.

• Do not despair or panic – we are here to help
• Please contact us at 0808 168 0024; the sooner you call the quicker we can help you
• We will support you at every step – you are our main concern
• No one will question you or force you to do anything you don’t want to do

What to do next?

After you’ve called us:

1. Do not wash – this will help us to understand how best to help you
2. If you changed your clothes, please bring the clothes you were wearing with you in a clean plastic carrier bag, such as those from the shops – this will help us better understand what happened to you
3. Bring a close friend or family member if you would like – this is about you and your well-being
4. Come to The New Swindon Sanctuary as quickly as possible – VCars will bring you immediately for free
5. Let us help you – this will also put you back in control