Trigger warning: sexual abuse
Some of you may be aware of videos shared on social media at the weekend. We are aware this is a distressing time for those directly affected by abuse. We know that abuse also affects friends, family and members of the deaf community.
SignHealth has information about the specialist support we have available as well as details of external support below:
Who can support me?
- Domestic Abuse Information and Service Details – SignHealth – contact via text or email
- Rape Crisis England and Wales – webchat line and support services
- SurvivorsUK | We challenge the silence to support sexually abused men – webchat or SMS text
- NAPAC – National Association for People Abused in Childhood – Support via email
- Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence | Papyrus – via text or email
Should I report?
It is not too late to report. If this happened to you recently or long time ago. You can report to police.
If you are not ready to report to police, we have specialised support available for you. Contact da@signhealth.org.uk or therapies@signhealth.org.uk.
I am a child or a young person
If you are worried about sexual abuse, we are here to support you if you don’t know what to do. We have information and advice to help.
You can ask a trusted adult for support. It could be someone in your family or go on Childline – Deaf Zone. They have a BSL interpreter to communicate with a counsellor.
Or you can refer to our One to One Wellbeing Support.
If you are a parent concerned about your child with sexual abuse
NSPCC has some information and support for you also how to report sexual abuse.
