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This guide is aimed at 13 -17 year olds. It provides information about the law that can help you when someone acts in a sexually violent way towards you. It also tells you about the legal process should you choose to tell the police what has happened to you.
Links to an extensive handbook that provides a guide to criminal proceedings and procedures in relation to sexual violence. It covers pre-court, reporting and prosecuting stages.
Being a victim of any kind of crime can be frightening and upsetting. But rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment are particularly distressing crimes for the victim and the effects can last for a long time. Explains the difference between these crimes, what services Victim Support provides and processes such as telling the police. There is also information and links to support services if you are worried about possible health issues after a sex attack.
Sexting is when someone sends or receives a sexually explicit image, video or text, usually on a mobile phone. Information about sexting and the law, what you can do if someone posts explicit pictures of you online and whether you are in trouble if someone sends you sexual pictures and you open them.
Information about the Child Sex Offenders Disclosure Scheme (also known as Sarah's law) and how to apply. Includes information about and a link to the Stop it Now! Helpline.
This site provides information about what rape and sexual assault is, including the legal definition of rape. Aims to remove old preconceptions about what rape is, and includes links to further informaiton on issues like drug rape, marital rape, the causes of rape, rape abroad, and HIV and rape. Information is aimed at women.
The term cyber crime refers to a variety of crimes carried out online, using the internet through computers, laptops, tablets, internet-enabled televisions, games consoles and smart phones. Possible cyber crimes include stealing confidential information that’s stored online, sexual grooming, stalking or harassment, bullying, and financial or romance fraud.
You can anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content, criminally obscene adult content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images from this link.
Information from an organisation specialising in helping male victims of rape and sexual abuse. Answers frequently asked questions including about whether what happened is a crime.
This guide explains what Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is, how the law protects women from FGM, and what help you can get if you have been a victim of FGM, or if you are concerned that you child is being pressured into FGM.
This information explains who can apply for a FGM protection order, where you can apply for one, how much the order costs, and what to do if the conditions in the order aren't followed.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is when part or all of a girl or young woman's genitals are removed or injured for non-medical reasons. It's sometimes called ‘female genital cutting’ or ‘female circumcision’. Some communities use local names for referring to FGM, for example ‘sunna’. This information explains if you think you are at risk of FGM or if you are worried about someone you know. It also explains how to apply for a protection order.
Upskirting is a highly intrusive practice, which typically involves someone taking a picture under another person’s clothing without their knowledge. It is now illegal.
