Call our Safe Link team on 0333 323 1543 Mon to Fri 8.30am–5.30pm or Sat 9.30 to 1pm
Our mission is to empower people to live independent lives free of abuse and stigmatisation. We want to see people thrive, not just survive.
Our mission is to empower people to live independent lives free of abuse and stigmatisation. We want to see people thrive, not just survive.
Who are we?
Safe Link – Independent sexual violence support to survivors across Avon and Somerset
Have you, or someone you know, survived rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse? We are here for you. We provide confidential, free and independent advice and information. If you wish, we will help you to report what has happened to the police and support you through the criminal justice system.
Why choose Safe Link?
Call our Safe Link team on 0333 323 1543 Mon to Fri 8.30am–5.30pm or Sat 9.30 to 1pm
Help is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on the national sexual violence helpline – Freephone 0808 500 2222
Our impact
Last year, Safe Link received referrals for 1,494 adult survivors and 389 children
In 2023 Safe Link won the national Limelight award for INNOVATION awarded by LimeCulture, the national ISVA accreditation body.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 18 men have been raped or sexually assaulted as adults
Dedicated support services:
19% of survivors came from the LGBTQ+ community
66% of victims had a substance misuse or mental health need
11% of victims were from a black or minoritised community
9% of victims were male
Our policies
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Our impact
Last year, Safe Link received referrals for 1,494 adult survivors and 389 children
In 2023 Safe Link won the national Limelight award for INNOVATION awarded by LimeCulture, the national ISVA accreditation body.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 18 men have been raped or sexually assaulted as adults
Dedicated support services:
19% of survivors came from the LGBTQ+ community
66% of victims had a substance misuse or mental health need
11% of victims were from a black or minoritised community
9% of victims were male
What other support do we provide?
The connections between mental ill health, domestic abuse and sexual violence is well evidenced, which places our services in the unique position of offering a range of support options that draws on the combined skills of the three services.
All three services have been influential in raising public awareness of the needs of women with mental ill health and victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, whilst challenging myths and stereotypes that create barriers for women and survivors accessing support that works for them.
What other support do we provide?
The connections between mental ill health, domestic abuse and sexual violence is well evidenced, which places our services in the unique position of offering a range of support options that draws on the combined skills of the three services.
All three services have been influential in raising public awareness of the needs of women with mental ill health and victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, whilst challenging myths and stereotypes that create barriers for women and survivors accessing support that works for them.
