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The wait survivors of child sexual abuse still face
A decade of research led by two organisations in Suffolk has found that survivors of child sexual abuse wait an average of 15 years before they access support.
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Government commits to specialist rape court in Ipswich within two years
As the government unveils specialist rape courts for every crown court in England and Wales, Ipswich-based Survivors in Transition says the reforms matter – but warns they must not become a "surface" fix while survivors face years-long waits and just 3.4% of reported rapes result in a charge.
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Suffolk councillors open up to help sexual violence survivors speak out
When Suffolk County Council voted unanimously to launch a campaign supporting sexual assault survivors, three of the councillors who stood up to speak did so from their own experience.
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Why Suffolk services are taking sexual violence support on the road
As It's Not OK Week continues, two outreach workers are visiting colleges, businesses and community groups across Suffolk this week, responding to a sharp rise in demand for sexual violence support with a clear message: help must be visible, accessible and survivor-led.
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New pledge ensures sexual violence survivors in Suffolk get help wherever they turn
Six Suffolk charities have committed to a "no wrong door" approach that guarantees any survivor reaching out for support will be welcomed and connected to appropriate services, eliminating the risk of being bounced between organisations.