Sue Lambert Trust is a specialist Norfolk charity which supports people who have experienced sexual assault, rape and sexual abuse. Plain Speaking PR Agency has been working with the charity since 2021.
To coincide with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (6th to 13th February) – the UK’s national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence, Sue Lambert Trust has launched a survey asking people in Norfolk to share their views about sexual consent.
In Norfolk, the Sue Lambert Trust supports 320 people each week who have who have experienced sexual assault, sexual abuse and rape, by offering one-to-one professional counselling, therapy and a range of support services. All services are accessed by people free of charge.
The charity’s services remain in high demand.
Nationally, reports of sexual assault and sexual abuse cases are on the increase with the number of sexual offences recorded by the police in England and Wales at the end of June 2022 standing at 196,889. The highest number ever recorded within a 12-month period. (* Crime in England and Wales - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk) )
While according to Rape Crisis, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 20 women have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult, with 1 in 6 children having been sexually abused.
Clive Evans is the CEO of Sue Lambert Trust and says, “Our 2023 sexual consent survey aims to get people talking about sexual consent, understanding exactly what it means and that no means no. It is never okay for someone to endure the emotional and physical pain of sexual assault, violence, rape or sexual abuse.
“We are Norfolk’s main specialist charity that supports people who have been through the trauma of sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault. We are here for people, when they feel ready to talk. We work with and support people so they can find ways to heal, rebuild their lives and take back control.
“We are extremely proud of the support we offer, and the people we’re able to help. But; we know there are more victims out there who need us. We wish we could be there for everyone, as soon as possible. Sadly, every day, we are contacted by people, reaching out for support. We wish there wasn’t a need for Sue Lambert Trust and that we lived in a society where sexual assault, violence and rape didn’t happen. But it does. And as a society, we need to be having these conversations about consent. We must be clear. Sexual activity without consent is never okay.”
“Our specialist counsellors tell us that the term ‘consent’ remains shrouded in mystery, with confusion about what consent means, how and when it should be given, and whether it can be revoked.
“Through this survey, we hope to find out what people in Norfolk understand by the term consent and whether they feel confident talking about it.
“Fully understanding consent and having confident, informed discussions helps to promote healthy, positive, consenting relationships while making it very clear that when and if any sexual activity takes place without consent, it is a crime, and only the perpetrator can be blamed.”
To take part in the consent conversation, please complete The Sue Lambert Trust Sexual Consent Survey – here.
The survey is open until midnight 21st February 2023 and all answers are given anonymously.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence or abuse, whether recently or a long time ago, Sue Lambert Trust is here for you. The charity can be contacted on 01603 622406 or email info@suelamberttrust.org
The charity has also published resources and information about sexual consent on its blog at www.suelambertrust.org/news
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