Support if you have experienced sexual violence
Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC)
Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC) provides a free, inclusive, non-judgemental and confidential service for survivors who have experienced sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives. This can include rape, non-consensual image sharing, unwanted touching and kissing.
SBRCC's What is sexual violence? webpage provides more information.
They offer emotional and practical support, information and advocacy for survivors of any age, race, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, ability or religion/cultural background. They provide a range a services, including:
- Sunrise service (SBRCC) - for self-identifying female survivors from 18+
- Unity service (SBRCC) - for anyone aged 12-18 of any gender/gender identity.
Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCS)
The SARCS service is provided by NHS Scotland to support anyone in the days following a rape or sexual assault.
This can include arranging for you to have a forensic medical examination without making a report to the police or referring you to a local healthcare professional.
Please visit the NHS Inform - SARCS webpages to find out more.