Specialist support for crimes of a sexual nature.
If you are concerned about your immediate safety, call the police on 999.
Only you can decide whether or not to report to the police. We know most victim-survivors do not tell the police what happened. However, many feel accessing independent support can help them to move forward.
If you are unsure if you would like to report, Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care can discuss your options and rights which may support you to make an informed choice. We are here for you if you want to talk about how you feel and work with other specialised agencies within Suffolk and Norfolk to enable you to get the help that you would like.
There are no time limits to report sexual violence to the police. If the crime is reported immediately, the police will arrange a forensic medical examination by medical staff to collect any evidence. (Keep any clothes which were worn at the time of the assault unwashed in a bag, if you can).
How to report:
- Contact the police on 101 (or 999 if you are in danger or it’s an emergency)
- At your local police station in person
- Contact a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Find your nearest SARC here
