WMRSASC blog
Sexual Violence and Suicide
When a survivor dies by suicide following domestic abuse, we are increasingly willing to examine the role coercion, control and abuse may have played. But why are we not asking the same questions about child sexual abuse, rape and sexual violence? This blog explores the often-overlooked connection between sexual trauma and suicide, the devastating long-term impact on survivors, and the urgent need for greater accountability, understanding and support.
Revenge Porn Helpline
The article highlights the growing problem of non-consensual intimate image abuse and the important work of the UK’s Revenge Porn Helpline in supporting victims and removing harmful content online. It explains the devastating emotional and social impact of these crimes, which are often linked to wider patterns of abuse, control, and exploitation.
Reflections on Louis Theroux, Inside the Manosphere
Social media platforms are amplifying harmful messages about women, masculinity and power to a generation still learning about relationships and identity. The consequences are already being felt far beyond the internet, affecting survivors and the systems meant to protect them.
A Reminder That Good People Still Exist
Three friends on a winter walk reflected on the hidden realities many children face — and how difficult it can be to unsee them. Yet amid the darkness, the community’s response to a campaign supporting survivors offered a much-needed ray of hope.
Can you start the Conversation?
National scandals can make us feel powerless, but safeguarding begins much closer to home. This blog explores the vital role parents, carers, educators and communities play in preventing sexual harm, and why open, informed conversations are one of the most powerful tools we have to keep children safe.
Reclaim The Night March, Worcester
Worcester’s annual Reclaim the Night march is returning. This powerful event invites everyone to raise their voices, challenge gender-based violence, and reclaim public spaces after dark. Read more about this year’s march, how to join, and why this...
The Purple Leaf Project – Tree of Hope
This Christmas, we invite you to be part of the Purple Leaf Project – a “Tree of Hope” at Worcester Cathedral where hand-decorated purple leaves carry messages of encouragement and support. Each leaf helps fund vital early-intervention counselling and education for children and families affected by sexual abuse
The Survivor Pathway
West Mercia Support Services At WMRSASC, our aim is always to reduce barriers, increase clarity, and ensure survivors can find help when they need it most. That’s why we’re proud to support and amplify the West Mercia Survivor Pathway - a...
Calling It Out
What starts as a frustrating moment in traffic — watching a fellow dog owner fail to pick up after their Labrador — leads to a bigger reflection on fairness, justice, and why the belief that “life is fair” can do more harm than good. In this piece,...
A Recurring Dream
I dream of searching for my mum, only to remember she died years ago. That wave of grief reminds me how loss surfaces when life slows down. Our CEO reflects how for many survivors, that grief is even more complicated – mourning not just a parent, but the safe childhood they never had…