Is the Rape Crisis Centre only for women who have just recently been raped?
A. No. Many women think, because of our name, that the Rape Crisis Centre is just for women who have been raped recently. This is not the case. We see women survivors of rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, stalking & harassment, ritual abuse, women who have been abused while involved in prostitution or making pornography and women who have been raped by their partner or a family member. We can offer support to women who have experienced (or are currently experiencing) any kind of sexual violence or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. If you are a woman who has been raped within the past seven days, you can access the Archway Glasgow (www.archwayglasgow.com). Here you can receive forensic testing, STI testing and follow up, support, counselling or referral to other agencies. You can access the service directly by calling 0141 211 8175. It’s open 24 hours a day.
