Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre

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Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre takes good practice seriously.

Our confidentiality policy, complaints procedure and equal opportunities policy are available for download on our website.

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Testimonials

Everyone was friendly and welcoming and understanding and it was something stable when everything else was chaotic

My protective shell now lets the air through! I don't feel responsible for protecting every young woman. I don't feel the need to be on constant alert for danger.

I had no idea what to expect and I was very nervous but soon realised that it was okay and I did not need to worry.

[The counsellor] was never judgemental and always kind.

“I understand why I feel/felt the way I do/did and no longer feel as though those feelings are wrong or have to be hidden. I feel valued as a woman/human/someone who has been raped when I did not before.”

It has made me feel more confident in terms of speaking out about what happened to me. The counselling has helped me deal with everyday emotions and situations which I could not talk to anyone else about. I feel more comfortable now to open up and speak to a counsellor honestly now I've built their trust.

The free counselling sessions have been amazing - the best part of all my contact with Rape Crisis.

[It helped] to have someone listen and believe what I say.

[I valued] being able to share my life story and understand how it's changed me in a nice environment, and having someone who listened and helped me understand.

[Counselling] has helped me feel a lot more confident in speaking about my problems. I feel more in control of my decisions and understand I can make them.

I feel as though I am much more in control of my emotions. I do not owe anything to my rapist, he is irrelevant and not worth any of my time.

You don't know what you need to know until you experience abuse. CRCC has made it an easier road to navigate and I feel totally supported at a time we thought we would not survive!

[Counselling gave me] a space in which I feel comfortable in talking about my emotions and memories.

[I valued] being understood and believed. Not judged.

[My counselling helped by] being able to introspect and trust myself better. Reduced self blame.

It was great being able to talk to someone about things in my life.

Absolutely can't fault [my ISVA]. She's been completely brilliant. If there was a stronger agree option, that is where I'd've ticked.

[My counsellor] was an incredible listener and gave me confidence for everyday life. Understanding the emotions surrounding rape was also useful.

The feeling of isolation has subsided, just knowing there's someone who understands has made it easier to cope.

Got support in school when they were being unhelpful and unsupportive with my situation making me feel less alone.

[I valued] somebody taking time to help me.

[The support] has been so important in my life. My ISVA helped me get in contact with Women's Aid who helped me get a flat when I had nowhere or no-one. I am so very grateful. The support for legal advice and counselling has been a blessing.

Every victim and every victim supporter needs to be given the opportunity to attend one of these groups. They are absolutely invaluable and an essential part of the therapeutic journey to recovery and surviving an assault.

I was able to talk about things in my own time and pace. Not feeling pressured at all. I felt listened to and more importantly, believed.

[It helped] being able to share my life story and understand how it's changed me in a nice environment, and having someone who listened and helped me understand.

They were there when & if I needed help.

[I valued] Having someone to listen and support and guide me in understanding and working through my situation. It's been really helpful having someone to speak with and encourage me and see positive aspects about myself.

[The support] made me think about a lot of things in life, feelings, safety, and surrounding and to help with family and relationship and not to make me feel worse about myself.

I was really impressed with the support and kindness I experienced from the ISVA service. It gave me confidence to start dealing with the situation. It's a great service.

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