The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published its Interim Report on April 25. This is a progress report which the Inquiry was obliged to produce by its remit. The full report is 109 pages. My first impression is that Professor Jay – the most recent in a series of chairs – is on top […]
Victims’ Commissioner for London: Strategic Victims Needs Assessment
The Mayor’s Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) has commissioned Opinion Research Services (ORS), an independent social research company, to work with the independent Victims’ Commissioner for London – Claire Waxman – to undertake a review of London’s support services and their compliance with the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime. This online survey […]
Foreign and Commonwealth Office research | Acumen Fieldwork
As part of a study being conducted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Acumen Fieldwork are looking to speak to men and women about the support they received after experiencing sexual assault whilst overseas. They are also looking to speak with the friends and family of men and women who have experienced sexual assault whilst […]
Survivors’ Forum | Thursday 2 June 2016
Would you like your voice to be heard, and to help shape services offered to survivors/victims of sexual assault, abuse and rape in the London area? SurvivorsUK has been asked by MBARC (an independent social research organization) to host a Survivors’ Forum on the evening of Thursday 2nd June 2016 (5.30pm to 7pm). We are […]
Eating disorder and Early Adverse Sexual Experiences | Research Study
Research has found that there is a link between sexual victimisation in childhood and the later development of eating disorders. However, little is known about the factors that contribute to this link. Maladaptive schemas are unhelpful fundamental beliefs about the self, others and the world. This study will look at maladaptive schemas and coping strategies […]