Young People (Recent)

Listed below are services available in Plymouth, for young people who have survived recent rape or sexual assault (within last 12 months).
Which service is right for the victim/survivor at this time?

Crisis Support / Information

Ongoing Support & Advocacy

Specialist Helplines

Counselling

Is the victim/survivor who has just disclosed information to you, safe?
Do you need to consider the following immediately? Do you have a safeguarding policy you need to follow?

Police

Immediate danger call 999

Reporting and advice: Public Protection Unit call 101

The police will organise appropriate medical examinations for children under the age of 14.

Safeguarding

South West Child Protection Procedures

http://www.proceduresonline.com/swcpp/

Additional risks

  • Domestic abuse
  • Forced marriage
  • Trafficking

Safe medical examinations and crisis support for young people aged 14 years and over.

Devon & Cornwall SARCs

(SARC – Sexual Assault Referral Centre) 0300 303 4626