FOR
THE WORKER
W.R.A.S.A.C. is a women only organisation, which exists to provide
long or short-term support to women, young women and girls who
have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives.
We recognise that workers in many different agencies are dealing
with disclosures and supporting survivors of sexual abuse in their
work place. In response to this we offer the following service
to all workers in the Voluntary and Statutory sector.
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WE
OFFER
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- Someone to talk to in confidence for information or support.
- Free, non-directive, non-judgemental support.
- A free and confidential telephone helpline.
- One to one and telephone support for workers working with
survivors of sexual abuse.
- Training for agencies on issues relating to abuse.
- Personal safety training for women's groups and agencies.
- Access to our book and video library and resource base.
- Information, help and support for friends and family of
survivors of rape or sexual abuse.
- Training and awareness raising for women's groups covering
all aspects of rape and sexual abuse.
- Training for women who want to volunteer. There may be
a charge for some of these services - please contact us
for further information.
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ONE
TO ONE SUPPORT FOR WORKERS
One to one
support can be arranged either at our Centre or at your workplace,
although we give priority to survivors of abuse. All support is
free and confidential; we do not need to know the name of the
woman you are supporting but can focus on the issues she is experiencing.
HELPLINE
SUPPORT
Workers supporting survivors can telephone our helpline for support
or information. Helpline opening times are on the back of this
leaflet. However we also have a 24 hour answering machine, so
you can leave a message if no one is there and we will get back
to you as soon as possible.
TRAINING
AND AWARENESS RAISING
We provide
training, talks and awareness workshops on issues relating to
rape and child sexual abuse which include the coping mechanisms
such as self-harm, self-injury, eating problems etc. The training
can be specific to your agency's needs and can be organised at
a time that suits workers. We also run multi-agency training programmes
from time to time.
INFORMATION
We can provide leaflets and information for survivors of rape
or sexual abuse and can recommend reading material for anyone
supporting survivors. We can also provide information on other
agencies and services that support survivors. We have an extensive
resource base offering books, worksheets, journals and magazines,
videos and audiotapes and may even be able to order in any special
requests. Please contact us for further details about accessing
this service.
ASSISTING
SURVIVORS TO CONTACT US
We
do not take referrals. However we recognise that some women may
find it difficult to contact us. We have found that sometimes if
the worker calls and passes the 'phone to the woman that this can
help. It is also possible to accompany the woman to her first session
- however we need to be aware that this is going to happen. Signers
and translators are also available on request.
Dundee Women's Aid (01382) 202 525
Samaritans (08457) 909 090
Genito-Urinary Clinic (01382) 425 542
Family Protection Unit (01382) 665 117
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (0141) 331 2726
