Raising awareness of the work of sexual assault referral centres (SARCs), as well as the local support available, is of prime importance to ensure individuals know who they can turn to for help and advice following rape or sexual assault.
We have collated some information and resources that may assist your own promotional work regarding raising awareness of SARCs.
National 'Turn to us' campaign
The ‘Turn to us, we are here’ is a national NHSEngland campaign aimed at raising awareness of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) and the services they provide.
There are a number of assets available, including social media graphics, to help to raise awareness. Assets can be accessed via the following link:
You may need to register to access resources.
Local awareness campaign
To help raise awareness of local SARC services in Devon & Cornwall,
We have created a resource pack which contains general information on SARCs, local information on the support offered in Devon & Cornwall, posters for use in third party areas and suggestions of messaging and assets to support your social media campaigns.
All the resources are available to download for internal printing. If you require further information, please contact: rduh.sarcadmin@nhs.net
The pack is available to view here: SARC awareness resource pack
You can download resources here: Devon & Cornwall SARC Awareness Campaign Resources (2)
Example SARC awareness poster
Promotional items
Resources for SARC awareness events
We have Devon & Cornwall pens and keyrings that can help support SARC awareness events or student fairs.
For more information, contact: rduh.sarcadmin@nhs.net
Use of self-swab kits statement
Getting help after rape and sexual assault and the use of self-swab kits.
This joint statement is supported by the following organisations: Devon & Cornwall Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner; Devon & Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres; Devon County Council; Plymouth City Council; Torbay Council; Cornwall Council; Safer Cornwall; Royal Devon University NHS Foundation Trust.
You can read the full statement here: