- 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line
- Call free no: 0808 500 2222
- 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line
- Call free no: 0808 801 0456
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Hollyoaks Digital ‘Ask the Difficult Questions’
Hollyoaks cast members involved in the Sibling Sexual Abuse (SSA) storyline met with real-life survivors and a charity representative. This documentary features discussion around the survivors’ own experiences of SSA, explores why it is important Hollyoaks is shining a light on this issue, and asks what more can be done to help the victims…
Spotlight behind Hollyoaks sibling sexual abuse (SSA) storyline
For this blog, we’re joined by Tanith McCulloch, SARSAS Sibling Sexual Abuse Project Officer, as we go behind the scenes (and the screens!) to talk about our decision to work with Hollyoaks to help bring the message of sibling sexual abuse to a brand new audience. This groundbreaking storyline focuses on the characters of Jack…
Rape Crisis England and Wales are here to listen
Please note: this is not an emergency service.
If you are in danger or need urgent medical help, call 999
Support line
Our 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year:
Call free on 0808 500 2222
You can speak anonymously to our operators. They will not be able to tell who you are and you do not have to give them your name or any other personal information.
All of our operators are specially trained and understand the impact that sexual violence, abuse and harassment can have. They will listen to you and believe you.
About the support line
Rape Crisis England & Wales provides a free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence.
For more information visit the
Support Line website.
If you are under 16, then you can call Childline: Call 0800 1111 or visit the Childline Website.