We would like to encourage anyone who feels able to share their experience of the criminal justice system as a survivor of rape to complete this short anonymous survey.
This survey has been launched by the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales Dame, Vera Baird QC, as part of her research in to the criminal justice system response to rape. Researchers from Dame Vera’s team will analyse the responses and produce a report which will be published in the autumn.
Launching the research Dame Vera said: “It is vitally important that the lived experience, opinions and thoughts of those people who have been raped and are heard... I am appealing for as many rape survivors as possible – I repeat as long as they feel able to do this – whatever their age, gender, ethnicity or occupation – to take part. And be assured your contributors will be anonymous,”
The request for information will be open from 12 June until 24 July. More information about the research can be found here.
Anyone who requires help and support related to sexual assault or abuse can find a list of support agencies here.