About us

Survive offers specialist counselling and support work to all adults across North Yorkshire who have experienced sexual trauma - the term we use to describe the long term effects of sexual violence.

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Survive offers specialist counselling and support work to all adults across North Yorkshire who have experienced sexual trauma including rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse as well as grooming, sexual exploitation and the coercive sexual control often present in abusive relationships.

We host a library of self-help books and a dedicated Helpline for survivors of sexual violence.

 

 

 

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History

Survive started in York in 1990 as a survivor-led support group for women who had experienced child sexual abuse.

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Vision, mission and values

Survive wants all who have experienced rape, sexual assault as adults or child sexual abuse to have access to its highly-valued services.

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Trustees

Survive trustees play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our charity.

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Partners

Survive works with partners and funders to help survivors of sexual violence rebuild their lives, relationships and reach their potential

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Policies and procedures

Survive will strive to communicate in an open, honest and transparent way.

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Annual Report

Survive's Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 - 2023.

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