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Our Helpline will be open today between 4 – 8PM (21/12/24)

We are sorry for any inconvenience or distress this causes you.

We are usually open between 12pm – 8PM.

If you need to speak to someone urgently while we are closed, please call Safeline on 0808 800 5005.

1:1 chat sessions with trained support workers, in confidence.

We are here for any man, boy or non-binary person who has ever experienced unwanted sexual activity (such as words, images or touch). We are also here for loved ones supporting a survivor in their lives.

To learn more about our privacy and confidentiality policy click here.

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Please find a selection of useful SurvivorsUK materials below, which can be downloaded via the Download links.

SurvivorsUK Business Cards

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A Guide to Our Services – Leaflet

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Dancing With Our Ancestors – Poetry & therapy booklet by Black, Asian and Mixed heritage survivors

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SurvivorsUK offers professional training on providing services to male survivors and the impact of sexual abuse and rape on men and boys. We offer this training to individuals and organisations at competitive rates from our premises in East London or, depending on numbers, at a rented space nearby.

To make a booking please complete the booking form and email it to [email protected], or call 020 3598 3898.

Upcoming Training Events

Introductory training 3

Introductory one-day training course on understanding and working with male sexual abuse and violation, suitable for professionals from a wide range of backgrounds (such as social workers, teachers, police, prison staff, counsellors, psychotherapists, nurses).

Trainer: Dr Katherine Cox
Lunch provided.

Rates

Large organisations £150 per person (or £120 pp for 3+ bookings)
Small organisations or individuals £100 per person (or £75 pp for 3+ bookings)

Dates

Saturday 23 May 2020
10am to 4pm

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Introductory training 2

Introductory one-day training course on understanding and working with male sexual abuse and violation, suitable for professionals from a wide range of backgrounds (such as social workers, teachers, police, prison staff, counsellors, psychotherapists, nurses).

Trainer: Dr Katherine Cox
Lunch provided.

Rates

Large organisations £150 per person (or £120 pp for 3+ bookings)
Small organisations or individuals £100 per person (or £75 pp for 3+ bookings)

Dates

Saturday 23 May 2020
10am to 4pm

Enquire about this course

Introductory training 1

Introductory one-day training course on understanding and working with male sexual abuse and violation, suitable for professionals from a wide range of backgrounds (such as social workers, teachers, police, prison staff, counsellors, psychotherapists, nurses).

Trainer: Dr Katherine Cox
Lunch provided.

Rates

Large organisations £150 per person (or £120 pp for 3+ bookings)
Small organisations or individuals £100 per person (or £75 pp for 3+ bookings)

Dates

Saturday 23 May 2020
10am to 4pm

Enquire about this course

Bespoke Training

Depending on availability, we may be able to offer bespoke training packages to organisations at your premises.

Trainer: Dr Katherine Cox
Lunch provided.

Rates

Large organisations £150 per person (or £120 pp for 3+ bookings)
Small organisations or individuals £100 per person (or £75 pp for 3+ bookings)

Dates

Saturday 23 May 2020
10am to 4pm

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No training events are currently planned

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London Survivors Gateway

The London Survivors Gateway provides survivors of rape and sexual abuse with tailored advice on getting support in London, and help with accessing available services and resources. You can contact them directly or be referred by a professional (with your consent).

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Male Survivors Telephone Helpline

Have a confidential chat and get emotional support by telephone.

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Self Help Guidance

Learn about self help – including coping strategies and mindfulness as well as links and articles you may find useful.

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Relevant Books

Useful and helpful books on male sexual abuse for survivors and the professionals that work with them.

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Search our National Database

If you are located outside London and cannot make the journey, we have details of many qualified counsellors with experience of working with issues of male rape and sexual abuse, as well as other counselling organisations.

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Academic Publications

Academic articles and research in the area of male rape, the sexual abuse of men and counselling for survivors.

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Download resources

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A Resource for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse – SurvivorsUK and LSG
LGBT+ People and Sexual Violence – Galop and LSG
Sexual Violence and Housing- Solace Women’s Aid and LSG
The Criminal Justice System – RASASC and LSG

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Service User Panel

Attending

Service users will be asked to sign up for the panel in advance, in order to manage numbers. Should service users wish to attend an already full panel they can be given options to go on a cancellation list, provide a written or verbal contribution outside of the panel, or put on the list for the following panel meeting. To include maximum representation the panel will be open, meaning it can contain new members or people who have previously attended.

Structure

The panel will be facilitated by the Director, Counsellor & Groupwork Coordinator (or in the case of sickness other appropriate members of staff). An agenda will be produced in advance which will invite written contributions from those who cannot attend, or who wish to contribute anonymously. There will be space on the agenda for any other business. All matters that are not addressed during the panel will be added to the agenda for the following meeting.

Support

Space will be made before, during, and after the panel for any members who may feel emotionally affected by the content of the meeting and require support. This will be delivered by appropriately trained and experienced staff (e.g. counsellors and ISVAs).

Conduct

There will be a simple group agreement pre-prepared and agreed at the first-panel meeting to clarify expectations and responsibilities of all present. This will be displayed and agreed at each panel meeting.

Managing Expectations

While SurvivorsUK values the input of all its staff and service users, it will be made clear in the establishment of this panel that it is advisory in nature. In order to best meet the needs of ALL service users, SurvivorsUK cannot guarantee to fulfill all recommendations and suggestions made by the panel.

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