Sexual Assault

Do you feel you’ve been sexually assaulted?
Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity that you do not agree to, including:

• Inappropriate, sexually inspired or aroused touching – likely include, but not limited to, breasts, bum, vaginal area, testicles, penis or anus area
• Attempted rape

…even child molestation

Sexual assault can be verbal, visual, or anything that forces a person to join in any unwanted sexual contact or attention.

Parents should be aware that nowadays teens and older children are known to sexually assault 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 
• Everything is confidential and at your own pace 

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
5. Let us help you – this will also put you back in control

Everything is confidential – no one needs to know what happened