We have joined over 70 organisations in signing a powerful open letter to the Home Secretary, urging the UK Government to take urgent action to protect and invest in specialist sexual violence and abuse services.
These frontline services are life-saving and life-changing, supporting tens of thousands of survivors every year, many of whom never report to the police or access statutory services.
But right now, many of these services are at risk of disappearing.
This open letter is calling for:
- Long-term, inflation-adjusted funding for the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund
- Urgent investment in the voluntary sector
- Recognition of the distinct needs of survivors in policy and spending decisions
Research shows the lifetime cost of sexual violence and abuse exceeds £400 billion annually. Investing in specialist support not only improves lives, it reduces long-term costs to health, justice, and social care systems.
But the human cost is even greater. People who have experienced sexual violence and abuse face barriers to education, employment, relationships, and mental health. Without support, many never get the chance to heal.
Survivors deserve more than survival. They deserve care, justice, and dignity.
If you believe in a future where every survivor is seen, heard, and supported.
please read, share, and amplify this message.
Read the full letter:
