There is no right or wrong way to feel following an incident of sexual assault or rape. What happened was not your fault. What you do next is your choice.
Safety. Prioritise feeling safe. If you do not feel safe then you can contact emergency services on 999 and LSE security team on 020 7955 6555.
Speak to a trusted person. Reach out to someone you know and trust. Rape Crisis have a 24/7 helpline available on 0808 500 2222.
Sexual Assault Referral Centre's can offer confidential medical and practical support to anyone who has been recently raped or sexual assaulted. There are SARC's located in London and these are called The Havens. To contact them for urgent advice and appointment bookings call 020 3299 6900. This number is available 24/7.
Key information about the SARC
You have full choice and freedom as to what help you receive at the SARC.
You do not need to report to the police to access support from the SARC.
Safety. Prioritise feeling safe. If you do not feel safe then you can contact emergency services on 999 and LSE security team on 020 7955 6555.
Speak to a trusted person. Reach out to someone you know and trust. Rape Crisis have a 24/7 helpline available on 0808 500 2222.
Sexual Assault Referral Centre's can offer confidential medical and practical support to anyone who has been recently raped or sexual assaulted. There are SARC's located in London and these are called The Havens. To contact them for urgent advice and appointment bookings call 020 3299 6900. This number is available 24/7.
Key information about the SARC
You have full choice and freedom as to what help you receive at the SARC.
You do not need to report to the police to access support from the SARC.
All genders and sexualities are welcome at the SARC.
Attending the SARC as soon as you can following an incident can be helpful with regards to gathering forensic evidence.
Attending the SARC as soon as you can following an incident can be helpful with regards to gathering forensic evidence.
The SARC offers the following services:
Forensic medical examination. The SARC can then safely store any forensic evidence while you take time to decide whether you might want to report.
Medical help for any injuries.
Pregnancy and STI tests/ treatment.
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If you are considering a forensic medical examination, and potentially reporting the incident, try not to:
Eat or drink.
Smoke.
Wash yourself.
Brush your teeth.
Change your clothes.
Go to the toilet or discard any tampons or sanitary towels. If you have to go to the toilet, you can do this into a clean container.
Tidy the area where the assault took place.
Tidy the area where the assault took place.
If you have already done these things do not worry, it is not too late to collect evidence, you can:
Place any clothes or sheets that have been removed into a clean bag.
If you have brushed your teeth, place your used toothbrush into a clean bag.
You can also place any condoms into a clean bag.
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Place any clothes or sheets that have been removed into a clean bag.
If you have brushed your teeth, place your used toothbrush into a clean bag.
You can also place any condoms into a clean bag.
Get Support from LSE
Find support at LSE : Student and staff at LSE have access to free and confidential support, please consider reaching out.
Student view: Support for students (lse.ac.uk)
Staff view: Support for staff (lse.ac.uk)