Hear what our supporters have to say about Friday's Community Gathering in Partington- All Welcome!

Tony Lloyd, Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester, said: “In Greater Manchester, the creation of a dedicated police unit with specialist officers means the investigation of this horrific crime is now a lot better. But there is still more that has to be done so victims can have confidence in the legal process.  Many victims don’t report to police because they feel they won’t be believed, or they will have to endure a brutal court process which violates them again.  This can’t continue – we need to seriously look at the criminal justice system to make sure it meets the needs of victims and give them the confidence that coming forward is the right thing to do. Organisations like Trafford Rape Crisis, which provides real and necessary support to victims, are critical to ensuring this happens.”

  Cllr Dr Karen Barclay says, 'Rape and sexual abuse impact tremendously on the health and wellbeing of women. It is really important that we talk openly about these issues as we need to make sure we are providing survivors with the best support and services possible. The TRC Community Gathering is really positive step towards making this happen and I am looking forward to being part of the event’.

Dave Jones Creative Director of the new and exciting  theatre production ‘Somebody’s Sister, Somebody’s Daughter say’s

‘Prevention work with young people is crucial to tackling and reducing Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and we have produced a hard hitting but moving play to engage young people in thinking, debate and learning’. We applaud Trafford Rape Crisis for supporting our work by bringing the production to Trafford on July 1^st 2013 and for being at the forefront of the current debate of CSE.

 

Change say’s

Supporting Women with Learning Disabilities to Overcome Rape

Change will be highlighting the issues relating to the disproportionate number of women with learning disabilities who have experienced sexual violence and the fact that their experiences are less likely to be reported. Women with learning disabilities from CHANGE have been working to support Trafford Rape Crisis to make their services more inclusive. We have developed easy read leaflets and resources and a collection of images which can be used to make important information more accessible to women with learning disabilities or anyone who finds reading hard.

Kate Green MP says,

“Trafford Rape Crisis does vital work to support women who’ve suffered sexual assault or abuse. The effects of such an attack can be traumatic and long-lasting – often women find it difficult to talk about an attack, fearing they won’t be believed, or because the memories are so terrible. I want all professionals to be able to help women seek the support they need, and women to know they’ll be treated with dignity. No woman should ever have to suffer attack or abuse, and I’m pleased Trafford Rape Crisis are taking action to inform the community about women’s wellbeing and safety.”

See you at registration 9.30 a.m. for a 10.00 a.m. start