Rape Crisis Scotland new Deaf Access Service

Rape Crisis Scotland provides a free and confidential helpline for survivors of sexual violence across Scotland. They provide initial and crisis support , information and signposting/referrals to follow on services for women, men and transgender survivors aged 13+. For under 13s please see www.childline.org.uk

The service is accessible via freephone 08088 01 03 02 between 6pm and 12 midnight every day and is staffed by trained female support workers.  They also offer access via minicom and email support and have access to interpreters via Language line for those whose first language is not English.

Their new Deaf Access Service now also offers support every Tuesday 1.30-5pm specifically for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Community via text and also Sign on Screen, the online BSL interpreting service. Calls via this service are free. For information on Sign on Screen and to register please see www.deafconnections.co.uk

They have a range of additional information leaflets on a range of topics from child sexual abuse, to stalking to police & legal advice. All of these have been translated into BSL and are available on their website as well as on DVD.

If you would like any further information regarding the RCS Helpline or the Deaf Access service the please visit www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk