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What is Sexual Violence and Rape?

Sexual violence includes a range of different behaviours including physical, psychological and emotional violations in the form of sexual acts. Sexual assault and rape are crimes no matter who commits them. Sexual abuse is often a component of domestic violence committed by partners and former partners in the use of force, threats or intimidation to engage in sexual activity. They may taunt or use degrading treatment related to sexuality, force the use of pornography, or force their partners to have sex with other people. Rape and sexual assault are crimes, whether or not they take place within marriage or between partners or ex-partners.

Who should I contact?

Ynys Saff - Cardiff Sexual Assault Referral Clinic
Contact: Self referral, police or other agency at:
Cardiff Royal Infirmary
Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0SZ
Tel: 02920 335 795

  • Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVA) - Provide support including emotional support (distinctly different to counselling), by exploring coping strategies, assessing safety, well-being and response to trauma and anxiety. Assistance in approaching and dealing with the police and courts.
  • Medical - Forensic Medical Examinations are carried out by a specially trained doctor. It can also be carried out if the victim has not yet decided to talk to the police which means they will have a choice of providing this evidence if they decide to report at a later date.
  • Emergency Sexual Health - Includes emergency contraception and treatment for sexually transmitted disease.
  • Advice on Reporting - Information to assist in the decision of what to do next. If undecided about talking to the police we can arrange for victims to talk informally with a specially trained police officer.
  • Children ISVA - Specific support for victims under 16 years old and their parents/carers where appropriate.