Links to organisations offering advice and support for issues raised in This Is England '88.
Please note that all link destinations are for third party organisations and will open in new browser windows.
The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Offering support and information for anyone who has been raped or sexually abused, no matter how long ago and their partners, friends or family.
Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (lines open 12 midday - 2.30pm & 7 - 9.30pm)
Rape and Abuse Line
Providing support to anyone who has been raped or sexually abused.
Female helpline: 0808 8000 123 (lines open 7 - 10pm)
Male helpline: 0808 8000 122 (lines open 7 - 10pm)
Rape Crisis - England and Wales
Offering information about rape and sexual violence, and details of local Rape Crisis Centres.
Rape Crisis - Scotland
http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
Crisis support for anyone in Scotland.
Helpline: 0808 8 010302 (lines open 6pm - 12 midnight).
Rape Crisis - Northern Ireland
Helpline: 028 9032 9002 (lines open 10am - 6pm)
Survivors UK
Support men who have been raped or sexually abused, however long ago it took place, and men trying to cope with the abuse of someone close to them.
Helpline: 0845 1221 201 (Monday, Tuesday 7pm - 9.30pm, Thursday 12 - 2.30pm).
Email: info@survivorsuk.org
NAPAC - National Association for People Abused in Childhood
Provide free, confidential support no matter how long ago the abuse took place, pointing people in the right direction to take control of their own recovery.
Helpline: 0800 085 3330 (free, Monday - Thursday 10am - 9pm, Friday 10am - 6pm)
Victim Supportline
Help and information for anyone who has been affected by any crime or violent assault, even if you don't want to report the crime to the police.
Helpline: 0845 30 30 900 (Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am - 7pm, Bank Holidays 9am - 5pm).
Email: info@victimsupport.org.uk.
Rights of Women
www.rightsofwomen.org.uk/adviceline.php
Offering legal advice to women who have been raped or experienced a sexual assault, and want to talk through their options.
Advice Line: 0207 251 8887 (Tuesday 11am - 1pm, Thursday 2 - 4pm)
The Truth About Rape
www.truthaboutrape.co.uk/4598.html
Women who are committed to making a difference to how society understands rape.
Information on call charges to 08 and 03 numbers:
0800 & 0808 - Free from BT land lines and some mobile networks. Calls from other networks may incur considerable cost.
0808 80 - Free from BT land lines and mobile networks. Will not appear on phone bills.
0300 - The same cost as a normal call on your tariff. If you have free calls on landline or mobile, same will apply to 0300 numbers.
0845 - Calls from a BT landline cost up to 4p per minute plus a max of 12.5p per call set up charge. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.
0844 - Calls from a BT landline cost up to 5p per minute plus a max of 12.5p per call set up charge. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.
