Support
If you or someone you care about is experiencing violence, abuse, harassment or stalking- whether it’s related to sexual violence or domestic abuse—please know you’re not alone. Help is available, and you deserve to feel safe and supported.
In Nottingham, there are compassionate, confidential services ready to listen without judgment, offer practical advice, and stand by you every step of the way- whether you need urgent help or simply someone to talk to.
The organisations listed below will be able to help you...
Sexual Violence or Abuse
The Topaz Centre – Sexual Assault Referral Centre
(all genders aged 18+)
The Topaz Centre offers free confidential healthcare and support, in Nottinghamshire, to adults (18 years and older) that have experienced sexual assault or rape. The Topaz Centre has trained specialist Forensic Nurses Examiners and Crisis Workers, who will guide you through an assessment of your healthcare needs and offer practical and emotional support.
Depending on when it happened, the Topaz Centre may offer you a forensic medical examination. This is where forensic samples and photos are taken and then stored confidentially. If you later decide to talk to the police, this evidence can then be used to support the investigation.
Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services
(all genders aged 18+)
Notts SVS Services for anyone (18yrs and over) in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, affected by any form of sexual violence, recently or in the past.
Notts SVS Services offer a range of specialist sexual violence support. This includes a variety of 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.
(for all genders aged 0-17)
Coral Cove is 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 (0-17) 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
(for all genders aged 0-17)
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.
Consent Coalition
(download booklet)
The Consent Coalition provides sexual violence and consent information, signposting and resources for those in Nottinghamshire.
The “Your Journey – sexual violence – a survivor guide to support and reporting” booklet provides information on the options available for reporting a sexual violence offence and accessing specialist sexual violence support in Nottinghamshire.
Domestic Abuse and Stalking
Juno Women’s Aid
(Women)
Juno Women’s Aid provides a wide range of services including the confidential 24-hour free domestic and sexual violence helpline. This is where you can speak to a specialist trained support worker 365 days a year. Juno works with women, children, and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse in Ashfield, Broxtowe, Gedling, Nottingham City, and Rushcliffe.
Juno also provides a stalking advocacy service which supports non-domestic abuse survivors of stalking https://junowomensaid.org.uk/stalking-advocacy-service/
Equation
(Men & LGBTQ+)
Equation is a Nottingham-based specialist charity that works with the whole community to reduce the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality.
Domestic Abuse Service for men (16 yrs and over) www.equation.org.uk/service-for-men/
Specialist LGBTQ+ service https://equation.org.uk/help-for-lgbtq/
All the above services are LGBTQ+ inclusive.