Guidance
Guides for victims of rape and sexual assault
A series of guides to help people understand the process of reporting a rape or sexual assault, what might happen after and what support is available.
Applies to England and Wales
Documents
Details
There are 5 guides:
- Support following a rape or sexual assault – information about the different types of support immediately available to you, whether you choose to report it or not
- Reporting a rape or sexual assault – details about what you can expect when reporting a rape or sexual assault
- Investigating a rape or sexual assault – information on how the police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) investigate a crime
- Going to court – what you can expect at trial, including special measures available to support you in giving evidence
- After the trial – what might happen after a trial including the different outcomes
British Sign Language translations
Support following a rape or sexual assault
How to Access Support Following a Rape or Sexual Assault - BSL Translation
Reporting a rape or sexual assault
How to Report a Rape or Sexual Assault - BSL Translation
Investigating a rape or sexual assault
Understanding How a Rape or Sexual Assault is Investigated - BSL Translation
Going to court
Going to Court and Giving Evidence - BSL Translation
After the trial
What Happens After a Trial for Rape or Sexual Assault - BSL Translation
Glossary of terms
Guidance for Victims of Rape or Sexual Assault - Glossary of Terms and Definitions - BSL Translation
Updates to this page
Published 15 December 2022
Last updated 16 August 2023 + show all updates
Last updated 16 August 2023 + show all updates
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Welsh translation added.
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First published.