Is Having Sex in a Public Place a Sexual Offence?
by Zoe Corderoy | Sexual Offences
We know how stressful it can be if you’re facing investigation or being prosecuted. We also know how confusing the Criminal Justice System can be to anyone who doesn’t work within it every day, as we do. In an effort to clear up some of the confusion and, hopefully, to lighten the stress levels, we have prepared some helpful links to sources covering a range of topics.
No matter what your question relates to, one of the organisations on this list will be able to help you.
Woman’s Aid are at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic abuse.
The Helpline can help you find a refuge vacancy for you and your children; call Refuge for more information.
Victim Support is an independent charity. They are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and they put them at the heart of thier organisation.
Legal aid can help meet the costs of legal advice, family mediation and representation in a court or tribunal.
UK
Scotland
https://www.mygov.scot/legal-aid
Northern Ireland
Citizens Advice give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
The UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is the only UK-wide charity dedicated solely to tackling child sexual abuse.
Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Grassroots is a UK leader in suicide prevention. We help to create safe spaces in our communities for lifesaving conversations about suicide. We support people to develop the skills and confidence needed to save lives.
The Drinkaware Trust is an independent UK-wide alcohol education charity, funded largely by voluntary and unrestricted donations from UK alcohol producers, retailers and supermarkets.
https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services
The National Prisoners‘ Families Helpline offers support and information for people with a loved one in contact with the criminal justice system.
Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today.
The National Gambling Helpline gives confidential information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling problems in England, Scotland and Wales.
NA is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. There are no dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using.
PTSD Resolution is a charity (no. 1133118) that helps Veterans, Reservists and Families who are struggling to reintegrate into a normal work & family life because of trauma suffered during service in the armed forces.
SANE is a leading UK mental health charity. We work to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness. Please explore the icons below to find out how we help people.
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. We launched publicly in May 2019 and we’ve had more than 900,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support.
We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling shit, standing up to stereotypes, and standing together to show life is always worth living.
Confidential Stop It Now! UK and Ireland helpline provides a safe space for people to talk about their concerns and get help to prevent child sexual abuse.
https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/how-we-prevent-child-sexual-abuse/how-the-stop-it-now-helpline-works/