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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This project is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund supporting LGBT HERO.
A directory of sexual violence, assault, abuse and consent support services Read more
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
LGBT HERO consulted over 600 LGBTQ+ people to ask about their experiences of sexual assault and consent. Read more
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
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
Sexual assault can have an emotional, psychological and physical impact on a survivor, both short and long-term. Read more
Here are three quick acronyms to remember when thinking about consent and boundaries. Read more
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
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
This is a true life story about sexual assault, which may include descriptions and words you find triggering. Read more