Doncaster Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service (DRASACS) is an independent charity that has been helping victims of sexual violence since 1987. We are not part of the Police, NHS or any other public service. To relieve the distress of people who have suffered from rape or sexual abuse, in particular by providing a counselling and advocacy service.
To relieve the distress of people supporting and/or caring for adults or children who have suffered from sexual violence. To advance the education of the public and other professionals, by raising awareness of the issue of sexual assault. We are a highly professional organisation and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
We abide by the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. All our staff members are appropriately accredited and undertake continuous professional development. DRASACS is a member of The Survivor's Trust, a national umbrella agency for over 130 specialist rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse support organisations, and we have also achieved The Survivor's Trust Service Standards.
To relieve the distress of people supporting and/or caring for adults or children who have suffered from sexual violence. To advance the education of the public and other professionals, by raising awareness of the issue of sexual assault. We are a highly professional organisation and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
We abide by the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. All our staff members are appropriately accredited and undertake continuous professional development. DRASACS is a member of The Survivor's Trust, a national umbrella agency for over 130 specialist rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse support organisations, and we have also achieved The Survivor's Trust Service Standards.
Services
Counselling can help people to manage and relieve the distress caused by experiencing rape or sexual abuse.
Our counselling service can help you to take control of your situation and make positive decisions about your future.
We are able to provide counselling for children, young people, adults and family members.
You can also access our helpline and for some people, our group sessions can be very successful.
Our Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy (ISVA) service offers practical help and support.
Our counselling service can help you to take control of your situation and make positive decisions about your future.
We are able to provide counselling for children, young people, adults and family members.
You can also access our helpline and for some people, our group sessions can be very successful.
Our Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy (ISVA) service offers practical help and support.
DRASACS is fortunate to have a fantastic, dynamic board of trustees who volunteer their time and expertise to support the organisation.
The Board is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the charity.
As a family law solicitor experienced in advising on all areas of family and relationship breakdown, David was approached to join the Board at DRASACS in early 2012 and became Chair of our Board of Trustees in 2015.
He is a Partner and the National Head of Family and Divorce Law at Simpson Millar LLP, a Times top 2020 Law Firm.
The Board is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the charity.
As a family law solicitor experienced in advising on all areas of family and relationship breakdown, David was approached to join the Board at DRASACS in early 2012 and became Chair of our Board of Trustees in 2015.
He is a Partner and the National Head of Family and Divorce Law at Simpson Millar LLP, a Times top 2020 Law Firm.
We understand that when you use our services it is important that you can talk freely.
That's why confidentiality is the cornerstone of our work.
Everything that takes place during our interaction with you is treated with respect and discretion.
The information you share will be kept private and confidential.
No-one outside our service will have access to your personal information unless you give us permission to share that information.
On occasion we may not be able to respect your confidentiality because of exceptional circumstances.
That's why confidentiality is the cornerstone of our work.
Everything that takes place during our interaction with you is treated with respect and discretion.
The information you share will be kept private and confidential.
No-one outside our service will have access to your personal information unless you give us permission to share that information.
On occasion we may not be able to respect your confidentiality because of exceptional circumstances.
Rape and sexual abuse are more common than many people think.
Although no two incidents are the same, it may surprise you that there are thousands of people who will have had similar experiences to you.
If you want to, you can report the incident.
If you decide to report the attack, it is also sensible to think about preserving evidence where possible.
Before you make any decision, read our section on what to do if you have just been raped.
You may also decide to seek support.
If so, we are able to provide a range of free services.
Although no two incidents are the same, it may surprise you that there are thousands of people who will have had similar experiences to you.
If you want to, you can report the incident.
If you decide to report the attack, it is also sensible to think about preserving evidence where possible.
Before you make any decision, read our section on what to do if you have just been raped.
You may also decide to seek support.
If so, we are able to provide a range of free services.
At some point you will need to decide whether you want to report an incident to the police or not.
We understand this is not an easy decision for many people.
The earlier you tell the Police about an attack, the more likely it is that they will be able to investigate the incident effectively and, potentially, make a prosecution.
However, you do not have to tell the Police if you don't want to.
We would generally encourage people to report an attack, but what you decide to do is up to you.
Try to be aware that even if you don't want to report the incident now, you may want to in a few hours, tomorrow, next week, or in the coming months.
We understand this is not an easy decision for many people.
The earlier you tell the Police about an attack, the more likely it is that they will be able to investigate the incident effectively and, potentially, make a prosecution.
However, you do not have to tell the Police if you don't want to.
We would generally encourage people to report an attack, but what you decide to do is up to you.
Try to be aware that even if you don't want to report the incident now, you may want to in a few hours, tomorrow, next week, or in the coming months.
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