SURVIVOR-BUILT · ENGLAND & WALES
The UK guide for survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse.
This is a calm, private companion built by a survivor — to help you understand the process, know your rights, find specialist support, and gently work through what you're feeling.
You are believed. You are not alone.
EVERYTHING IS HERE — NO DOWNLOAD
Calm doorways
into what you need.
Choose the topic that fits — sexual violence on one side, domestic abuse on the other. The judicial process, your rights and helplines live inside each. Some doorways below are shared because they help with both.
SECTION 01
Sexual violence
The Judicial Process
Step-by-step through reporting, investigation, CPS, court, verdict, sentencing and appeals — every stage explained gently.
Read itYour Rights
Lifetime anonymity, ISVA support, special measures in court, Victim Personal Statements — all 10 rights under UK law.
Read itSexual-violence support
Rape Crisis, New Pathways, Survivors Trust, SARCs, Samaritans, Galop, Safeline — UK helplines you can call today.
Read itSECTION 02
Domestic abuse
DA Judicial Process
From recognising abuse and safety planning, through reporting, DAPN/DAPO, MARAC, CPS, court and after the case.
Read itYour DA Rights
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021, coercive-control offence, protective orders, legal aid, Clare’s Law, refuge and IDVA support.
Read itTypes of abuse
The seven UK-recognised forms — coercive, physical, sexual, financial, emotional, stalking/tech, and "honour"-based abuse.
Read itSafety planning
A personal plan for while you’re still living together, a "go bag", leaving safely, and after you’ve left.
Read itDA support
Refuge 24/7 helpline, Women’s Aid, Men’s Advice Line, Karma Nirvana, NCDV, Galop, Hourglass, Respect Phoneline.
Read itFOR BOTH
Shared tools & healing
Private Journal
A calm place to write — with moods, stored only in your browser, and never shared.
Read itTrauma & Healing
Why your body reacted as it did, short videos, grounding tools and UK specialist help.
Read itGrounding Exercises
Four short techniques to bring you back to the present when you feel panicked or stuck.
Read itRead in your browser
Nothing to download.
Private by design
No account, no sign-up.
UK-specific guidance
Rape Crisis · CPS · NHS · gov.uk.
Trauma-informed
Calm pacing · Quick exit.
Whatever brought you here,
you are welcome.
Take what helps. Leave what doesn't. There is no right way to use this — go gently with yourself.