Someone is responsible for sexual violence.

Sexual violence comes in many forms. Society usually thinks of it as being inflicted by a stranger but in most cases the attacker is known to the woman - a husband, boyfriend, neighbour, work colleague or even a family member.

Too often emphasis is placed on making women take responsibility for sexual violence - wrong place, time, clothes, attitude - rather than the person inflicting the violence.


It is not the survivor’s fault

Watford Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Line (WRC) is a woman centred organisation; a charity run by and for women.

We support and work with women who have been raped or sexually abused, no matter when or how it happened.

In every case we offer support, sensitive to the individual’s needs, as well as links to relevant organisations, information and access to free legal advice.

We do not work with male survivors but treat male callers sympathetically and will give contact details of appropriate support organisations.