Sexual Assault
If someone doesn’t give consent and a person continues with any sexual activity without permission, this is sexual assault or rape. This includes sexual touching, oral sex, anal and vaginal sex with a penis or with any other object.
If you feel you have been sexually assaulted, please contact us — 0300 131 7010
What is consent?
To give consent a person must understand what they are agreeing to and be able to give their consent freely. If a person is drunk, unconscious on drugs, feels scared or forced the consent they give or get doesn’t count.
Consent has to be given each and every time a person has sex and can be withdrawn at any point. Every person has the right to say “NO” or “STOP” at any time.
Support organisations
Find confidential, compassionate support for anyone affected by sexual assault across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Support services and organisations are listed below for easy access
Topaz Centre
The Topaz Centre offers free, confidential healthcare and compassionate support, in Nottinghamshire, to adults (18 years and older) that have experienced sexual assault or rape in their lifetime. The Topaz Centre has trained specialist Forensic Nurses Examiners and Crisis Workers. Our telephone 0330 223 0099 is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call to speak with a nurse for support and to discuss your options for making an in-person appointment and/or referrals.
Website: www.topazcentre.org
Coral Cove
The East Midlands Children and Young People’s Sexual Assault Service is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) located within the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham.
They support children and young people under 18 in the East Midlands who have experienced rape or sexual assault, recently or in the past. The service also helps young adults with learning disabilities, offering tailored medical and emotional support.
24-hour helpline: 0800 183 0023
Notts SVS Services
Notts Sexual Violence Support Services offer a range of specialist sexual violence support: counselling options, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors, a specialist sexual violence helpline and a range of therapeutic support. They can support you when making a report or disclosure to the Police.
Website: www.nottssvss.org.uk.
Telephone: 0115 941 0440
Imara
Imara is a Nottingham based charity, providing independent specialist support to children, teenagers, and their families affected by child sexual abuse and domestic abuse (0-17 years). Imara works across Nottinghamshire and will help a young person navigate the journey towards healing, offering therapy, Children & Young People’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (CHISVAs) and group interventions
Website: www.imara.org.uk
Telephone: 0115 752 6083
Email: info@imara.org.uk
Nottingham Women’s Centre
Nottingham Women’s Centre is a women’s community space and hub in Nottingham city centre. We offer low-cost counselling, one-to-one case work support, courses and activities, a library, and space for women to come together to find community and support through services and volunteering opportunities.
Website: www.nottinghamwomenscentre.com.
Telephone number: 0115 941 1475
Consent Coalition
The Consent Coalition provides sexual violence and consent information, signposting and resources for those in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. https://nottssvss.org.uk/consent-coalition/support-and-reporting/adults/
Deaf-initely Women
We support Deaf, Deafblind, and hard-of-hearing women experiencing, or who have experienced, trauma. We provide free support, including counselling, advocacy, domestic and sexual abuse support, court assistance, workshops, and one-to-one emotional support. Contact us: Tel: 01773 828233
Text/WhatsApp video: 07960 056 746
Email: def@deafinitelywomen.org.uk
Website: www.deafinitelywomen.org.uk