I was (or will be) forced to have sex

If you have been or will be forced into having sex with someone it is not your fault and there is help available to you.

You should call the Police on 999 as soon as you can and they will help.

You can call the RUThinking helpline for free on 0800 28 29 30. Your call will be as confidential. If you want to talk to someone in Bristol, you can contact:

Off The Record
2 Horfield Road, St Michaels Hill, Bristol
Free and confidential information, advice and counselling on all
issues, including sexual health for young people aged 11 – 25.
Mon 9.30am – 6pm. Tue-Wed 11.30am – 8pm Thurs. 9.30am – 1.30pm
Tel: 0117 927 9120
www.otrbristol.org.uk

BROOK
1 Unity Street, Bristol BS1 5HH
Brook Young People’s Clinic offer free, confidential counselling to young people
under 25 at their clinic.
Monday and Thursday 2.00 – 6.00pm (call to make an appointment)
0117 929 0090

BASE
Free and confidential advice, information and support for young people at risk of
sexual exploitation or who are in an unsafe sexual relationship.
Mon to Thur 9am – 5pm/Fri 9am -4.30pm
Tel: 0117 934 9726
www.barnardos.org.uk/basebristol

Bristol Rape Crisis
Bristol Rape Crisis is a specialist support service for women and girls in
Bristol who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any point in their
lives; this includes rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, childhood sexual
abuse, stalking and any form of sexual intimidation.
Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and Sundays from 3pm – 5pm
Tel:0117 929 8868

Remember, don’t suffer in silence. If you don’t want to talk to someone, think about talking to a family member or friend.

Forced Marriage

If you are worried that you might be forced into a marriage, or are worried about someone else who may be, you should contact the Forced Marriage Unit on:

020 7008 0151 (or 0044 20 7008 0151 if you are overseas)

They’ll need to talk to you on the phone to work out a plan of action. Their caseworkers deal with over 400 cases a year and are fully trained to deal with the emotional, cultural and social issues surrounding forced marriage.

Anything you tell them will be treated with complete confidence.