If you have experienced sexual violence, it can be hard to know where to turn for trusted information and support. From our 45 years of supporting those affected by sexual violence, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre knows it is vital to have easily accessible information and support when you need it. With that in mind, we created Finding Your Way after Sexual Violence, an online guide that aims to support victims and survivors on this difficult journey. It offers information on how to access a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU), report to the Gardaí, or navigate the criminal courts and legal processes. The guide also describes supports available to survivors, such as the free and confidential 24-hour National Rape Crisis Helpline 1800 778888.
Primarily aimed at survivors of sexual violence, the guide is trauma-informed and uses text, animations, audio clips and direct quotes to explain how the various processes may make a survivor feel, as well as how and where to seek support following sexual violence. However, in each section of the guide, there is also information designed for those seeking to know more about how to support another person.
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