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Sexual assault and consent

This support hub has detailed information about sexual assault, including help and advice, which may include descriptions and words you find triggering.

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Sexual Assault and Consent Directory

Sexual Assault and Consent Directory

A directory of sexual violence, assault, abuse and consent support services Read more

Published: 10th February, 2025

Updated: 13th April, 2026

Author: Liam Murphy

Sexual assault and consent | We need to talk about consent

Sexual assault and consent | We need to talk about consent

By Ian Howley. As the CEO of LGBT HERO, I have seen firsthand the issues that impact our community. Sexual abuse, violence and consent is one of the issues that goes under the radar. Read more

Published: 9th February, 2025

Updated: 9th April, 2025

Author: Liam Murphy

Sexual assault and consent in the LGBTQ+ community | survey results

Sexual assault and consent in the LGBTQ+ community | survey results

LGBT HERO consulted over 600 LGBTQ+ people to ask about their experiences of sexual assault and consent. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2025

Updated: 11th February, 2025

Author: Liam Murphy

Sexual assault

Sexual assault

In this factsheet you will find detailed information about sexual assault, including help and advice, which may include descriptions and words you find triggering. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2025

Updated: 8th April, 2026

Author: Liam Murphy

Sexual assault | Consent

Sexual assault | Consent

Consent means that you have chosen to give permission and have capacity to make an informed decision around the type of intimacy or sex that you want. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2025

Updated: 17th June, 2025

Author: Liam Murphy

Sexual assault | mental health

Sexual assault | mental health

Sexual assault can have an emotional, psychological and physical impact on a survivor, both short and long-term. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2025

Updated: 17th June, 2025

Author: Liam Murphy

Sexual assault | Three things to remember about consent and boundaries

Sexual assault | Three things to remember about consent and boundaries

Here are three quick acronyms to remember when thinking about consent and boundaries. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2025

Updated: 17th June, 2025

Author: Liam Murphy

Sexual assault | Non-verbal consent

Sexual assault | Non-verbal consent

Non-verbal consent means giving agreement to something without using spoken words and is typically expressed through body language, facial expressions, or physical actions. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2025

Updated: 17th June, 2025

Author: Liam Murphy

Sexual assault: Interview| Bev Higgins, Rape & Sexual Violence Project

Sexual assault: Interview| Bev Higgins, Rape & Sexual Violence Project

LGBT HERO sat down with Bev Higgins, LGBTQ+ Independent Sexual Violence Advocate for the Rape & Sexual Violence Project (RSVP) to talk about the impact of sexual assault and consent on the LGBTQ+ community. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2025

Updated: 17th June, 2025

Author: Liam Murphy

Sexual assault: TRUE LIFE | My dark room trauma

Sexual assault: TRUE LIFE | My dark room trauma

This is a true life story about sexual assault, which may include descriptions and words you find triggering. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2025

Updated: 27th June, 2025

Author: Liam Murphy

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