Support for unwanted sexual activity
If you have experienced sexual violence, sexual abuse, rape or any other kind of unwanted sexual activity, this page covers external charities and organisations that can provide you with support and advice.
If you want support, advice or to find out more about sexual consent, you can request wellbeing support from the University.
The following external support services can also provide help:
- The Bridge in Bristol (NHS sexual assault referral centre)
It does not matter when it happened, where it happened or who did it, the Bridge will help you get the support you want. - Find a local sexual assault referral centre
Find a rape and sexual assault referral centre near you. - Survivor pathway for services in the south-west
This online resource is for anyone wanting to know more about sexual violence support services in the South West. - Rape Crisis England and Wales
Provides free support and services for survivors of rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse and all forms of sexual violence. - Revenge porn helpline
A UK service supporting adults (aged 18 and over) experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as revenge porn. - The Green House
Free counselling for anyone who has experienced sexual abuse at any point in their lives. - Next Link
Domestic abuse and women's mental health support services. They offer independent support for victims of rape and sexual abuse. - Halo project
For black and ethnic minority females experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, sexual violence, forced marriages, honour killing and female genital mutilation.
LGBT+
Galop supports LGBT+ people who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse.
Specifically for males
Male Survivor Partnership helps men who have experienced domestic abuse and/ or unwanted sexual activity (sexual violence).