The Latest Breaking News from Rape Crisis

Women’s organisations condemn ‘shameful’ Met Police institutional misogyny

Baroness Louise Casey’s review was commissioned after Sarah Everard was murdered by serving officer Wayne Couzens.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

UK rape crisis centres forced to turn away victims as need rises and cash runs out

With survivors waiting up to 18 months for support and therapy, and caseloads increasing, staff close lists

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023

First 24-hour rape helpline launched in England and Wales

The Government hopes the move will help bring more perpetrators to justice.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

CPS guidance ‘makes things worse’ for rape survivors, victims’ commissioner says

Vera Baird calls for therapy notes to be excluded from criminal trials, as they are in Australia

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022

Sex crimes soar to record high but campaigners warn it is ‘tip of the iceberg’

New figures show police recorded 183,587 sexual offences from December 2020 to December 2021

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Glasgow's body-positive gym for trauma survivors and the LGBTQ community

Support worker and personal trainer Sam McPherson is helping people with experiences of abuse and trauma learn how to lift weights and socialise in a "safe space."

Glasgow Live · Mar 31, 2022

West Dunbartonshire Council to introduce licence regime for sexual entertainment venues

It follows concerns from Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis who said licences should not be introduced.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2022