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Safety on our streets
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In this episode 17-year-old Lola interviews Sarah, who works with West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre, about safety on our streets and protecting young people, particularly people who identify as women, from sexual violence. They talk about sex and relationship education, as well as the challenge of myths and stereotypes. Topics discussed in this episode might cause upset. Please take care when listening.
If you feel affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, you can get support from the following places:
West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre. This charity provides specialist support, counselling, help and information, for those affected by any form of sexual violence. Call their Emotional Support Line on 03456 461188 or visit wmrsasc.org.uk.
Rape Crisis: rapecrisis.org.uk | national freephone helpline is 0808 802 9999.
Refuge: nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Women’s Aid: womensaid.org.uk
Respcet (men’s support): mensadviceline.org.uk
You can find your nearest sexual assault referral centre by searching online at www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/Rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centres/LocationSearch/364.
In an emergency, dial 999.
P.O.V. is a youth voice programme, funded by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, that is making space for rural young people to tell their stories and share their experiences in ways that will create change.
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