Police Scotland help to provide guidance on what to do if you feel you are in immediate danger;
In an emergency always dial 999.
People who are Deaf, hard of hearing or have issues communicating verbally can use the SMS 999 text system (you must register for this service).
In an emergency always dial 999.
People who are Deaf, hard of hearing or have issues communicating verbally can use the SMS 999 text system (you must register for this service).
NHS Sexual Assault Response Co-ordination Service (SARCS)
SARCS website has helped to provide direct information on options you have if you have experienced sexual violence.
NHS Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS)
NHS Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS)
If you have recently been raped or sexually assaulted, it’s understandable if you don’t know what to do or where to turn.
SARCS is a dedicated NHS service which can offer healthcare and support in the days after an assault, if you are not ready to tell the police or are unsure.
What options are available to me?
Police report
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, you can report it to the police at any time, in an emergency situation dial 999, non-emergencies dial 101, www.scotland.police.uk
Members of the deaf community can use the Contact Scotland facility.
Members of the deaf community can use the Contact Scotland facility.
You can also report a crime to Police Scotland here
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted within the last 7 days and do not want to tell the police or are unsure about telling them now - you can self-refer to a SARCS. This means you don’t need a GP or other healthcare professional to refer you to a SARCS - you can do this yourself.
You can phone a dedicated NHS telephone number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and speak to a specially trained healthcare professional who can help to arrange the care you might need.
You can find more information about how to self-refer to a SARCS and the telephone number to call, on the NHS Inform website: www.nhsinform.scot/sarcs
Your sexual health
Your sexual health
You can contact Grampian Sexual Health @ The Health Village on: 0345 337 9900
They have specialist medical and forensic services for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted within the SARC (sexual assault referral centre) located there.
They have specialist medical and forensic services for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted within the SARC (sexual assault referral centre) located there.
They will be able to advise you on emergency contraception. Emergency contraception should be taken within 72 hours of the attack.
You may be concerned about contracting a sexually transmitted infection and will be able to discuss testing with staff at The Health Village.
INDEPENDENT & LOCAL SPECIALIST SUPPORT:
There are a large number of support services you can call or visit.
Rape Crisis Grampian
Rape Crisis Grampian
01224 590932
9am-4pm Mon, Wed, Fri
9am-8pm Tues, Thurs
Rape Crisis Scotland
Freephone 08088 010302
Daily 6pm-midnight
Scottish Women’s Rights Centre Advocacy Support Helpline
Tel: 08088 010 789 every Tuesday, 11 am to 2 pm.
The service is for women aged 16 years old and over living in Scotland who have been affected by violence or abuse.
They can help you with the following:
- Explaining legal processes
- Communicating with solicitors
- Support with complaints processes
- Attending court
- Reporting a crime
- Accessing and engaging with other agencies and support services (housing, benefits, NHS, police, immigration, etc).
AMINA - Muslim's Women's Resource Centre
Phone: 0808 801 0301 (Helpline Open Mon - Fri, 10am - 4pm)
Helpline for Scotland providing support to women from minority backgrounds who have been affected by violence against women.
Helpline for Scotland providing support to women from minority backgrounds who have been affected by violence against women.
Revenge Porn Helpline
Revenge pornography is illegal.
It is a UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn.
It is a UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn.
The main areas they can help with are:
- Intimate images shared without consent
- Threats to share intimate images
- Images recorded without consent (Voyeurism)
- Webcam blackmail (Sextortion)
- Upskirting
Contact Revenge Porn Helpline here.