Reclaim The Night 2024

Latest from Jocelyn Anderson, CEO – Reclaim the Night march will be on December 5 Jocelyn Anderson from West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre and Sue Coleman from West Mercia Women’s Aid at last year’s Reclaim the Night march (Image: WMRSASC)  ...

Gisele Pelicot – Her Husband’s Trial

Latest from Jocelyn Anderson, CEO, West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC). Like many others, I have been watching the trial of Gisele Pelicot’s former husband along with dozens of other men accused of raping her. The trial began in September. She...

Blog Entry October 2024

Latest from Jocelyn Anderson, CEO, West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC). At a recent meeting I was discussing how difficult it can be to fundraise for an organisation that deals with such a sensitive issue and how people shy away from the topic,...

Blog Entry September 2024

Latest from Jocelyn Anderson, CEO, West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC). I WAS gazing aimlessly into a shop window when I suddenly became aware of a man hurtling towards me, waving and smiling widely. ‘Hello mate’ the stranger said as he dropped...

Blog Entry August 2024

Blog Entry August 2024 Latest from Jocelyn Anderson, CEO, West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC). Impact of pornography on younger people is examined The internet has many positive aspects, but one of its darker facets is how it has made...