Information and support
If you have experienced sexual or domestic violence or abuse, the effects can be devastating and long-lasting. A traumatic event or exposure to long-term abuse can impact on your capability to lead a normal life - both emotionally and socially.
You may be physically hurt, suffering emotional difficulties and feeling overwhelmed. You may not know who to turn to for support. You may want to report the crime against you but not know where to start.
In these situations, it's important that you are able to reach out for help, to someone you can trust. The Women's Centre Cornwall has specially trained Support Workers who can give you social and emotional support and help you to resolve some of the difficulties you are experiencing.
| Women's Rape and Sexual Abuse Helpline | Women's Domestic Abuse Helpline |
However, learning more about sexual or domestic violence or abuse; its effects and understanding some of the practical steps you can take and what your options are, can help ground you at this difficult time.
Rape & Sexual Abuse
What is sexual violence, abuse, assault and rape?
Help if you've recently been raped or sexually assaulted
Am I being sexually exploited?
Common myths about sexual abuse
Reporting sexual abuse – your options
Supporting someone you care about who has been sexually abused
Sexual health screening following abuse
Domestic Abuse
Reporting domestic abuse – your options
Common myths about domestic abuse
The effects of domestic abuse on children and young adults
Supporting someone you care about who is being domestically abused
Open Partner Link Work
Women In The Criminal Justice System
Why do women need specialist support?
What is a trauma-informed approach?
The link between violence against women and women’s offending
Useful links & sources of support
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