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Spiking: How Safe Is Your Night Out? - Tonight

Gov

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/spiking-advice-and-support

Do report the spiking to the police: call 999 or 101 as soon as possible. Some drugs leave the body quite quickly – in less than 12 hours.If you think you have been sexually assaulted: Go to your nearest sexual assault referral centre (SARC) for specialist care and support.- https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-a-rape-and-sexual-assault-referral-centre/

Life Stuff

https://life-stuff.org/

Stamp Out Spiking

https://stampoutspiking.org/

The charity was founded by a team, with professional experienced in alcohol and drug awareness workshops, concentrating on welfare of young people.We exist to highlight the dangers of spiking, and offer effective and practical solutions to keep you and your friends safe in pubs, clubs, house parties, festivals and beyond.

Spike Aware

https://www.spikeawareuk.org/

We aim to provoke action to prevent drink and needle spiking crime happening in the UK. We seek to build a movement to empower victims of drink and needle spiking crime. We organise, cooperate, support and campaign locally and nationally to spread awareness.

The Egalitarian

https://www.theegalitarian.co.uk/information-pages/introduction-to-the-dangers-of-spikingWe use spiking data for our Safe Place Project training sessions, when campaigning for changes in the law and to assist in tackling the systemic issue of spiking.

NHS

Help after rape and sexual assault

Sexual Abuse Referral Centres - Find a SARC

Sexual violence is a crime, no matter who commits it or where it happens. Don’t be afraid to get help. SARCs are specialist medical and forensic services for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. They aim to be one-stop service, providing the following under one roof: medical care and forensic examination following assault/rape and, in some locations, sexual health services. Medical Services are free of charge and provided to women, men, young people and children.

Rape Crisis (England and Wales)

Helpline: 0808 500 2222 (24/7)

www.rapecrisis.org.uk

Want to talk?

Support outside England and Wales

Rape Crisis England & Wales is the charity working to end sexual violence and abuse. We provide specialist information and support to all those affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence and abuse in England and Wales not matter when it happened. We are also the membership organisation for 39 Rape Crisis centres. Together, we aim to educate, influence and make change.

Rape Crisis Scotland

Helpline: 08088 01 03 02

www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Rape Crisis Scotland is Scotland’s leading organisation working to transform attitudes, improve responses and ultimately to end rape and sexual violence in all its forms. All of us deserve to live free from the fear and threat of sexual violence. We work to raise awareness of the prevalence and impact of rape, sexual assault and abuse, advocate for better health, justice and community responses, and work to make sure that no matter what happened or when, survivors can access specialist support.

Victim Support

Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111

Rape and sexual assault

Our services are confidential, free and available to anyone who's been raped or sexually assaulted, now or in the past. We can help, regardless of whether you have told the police or anyone else about the attack. Our volunteers can visit you at home (if you want us to, and if doing so will not put you at further risk) or somewhere else if you prefer. If you don't want to see anyone face-to-face, you can also talk to us on the 'phone, either at one of our local offices or at the national Victim Supportline.

Survivors UK – Male Rape and Sexual Abuse Support

Helpline: 0203 598 3898

www.survivorsuk.org

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 can chat with you here through webchat, or by texting.There’s no pressure or judgement when you contact us – you get to stay in control. You can reach out as little or often as you like. You may not be sure if we’re the right service for you. No problem, contact us anyway, and we’ll do our best to help or point you in the right direction.

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