What is sexual assault & abuse?
Sexual assault and abuse is any unwanted sexual act or activity. It can happen to anyone regardless of Age, Gender or Sexuality.
If someone intentionally grabs or touches you in a sexual way that you don’t like, if you’re forced to kiss someone or do something else sexual against your will, this is sexual assault.
If you are forced to have sex with someone, or someone has sex with you without your consent or agreement, this is rape.
If this has happened to you, it is important to remember that it is not your fault. No-one ever asks to be raped or assaulted or deserves it. Rape and sexual assault are criminal offences, and the blame lies with the abuser.
Reporting
Directory of Service Relating to Sexual Abuse
This document provides details of specialist services for sexual abuse in Dudley borough.
It can be used if you know what type of support you or another individual require, however, we recommend that you
call the SPOC (below) to ensure that you receive the most appropriate specialist service.
Dudley Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
The SPOC is a single point of contact for Dudley victims of domestic and sexual violence and abuse, including forced marriage and ‘honour’ based abuse.
Call 01384 455411
West Midlands Police
Visit https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/
Call police non-emergency number 101 (In an emergency only call 999)
Accessibility text phone 18001 101 (In an emergency 18001)
