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Report + Support

Reporting incidents elsewhere

There are multiple different places where you can get help after incidents of Gender Based Violence, Bullying, Hate Crime and Harassment.

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Reporting to SARCS

SARCS are Sexual Assault Response Coordination Services. If you have experienced sexual assault or sexual violence, you can self-refer by calling a hotline 24/7 if you were assaulted seven days or less ago. The phone service can then refer you to a local SARCS. Call 0800 148 88 88

SARCS can arrange for a forensic medical examination without making a police report and retain the forensic evidence for 26 months.

They will also arrange for medical treatment for injuries and may refer you on for further treatment with other professionals.

Find out more about SARCS

Reporting to the Police

The police have specially trained officers who are available, and reporters can be confident that their complaint will be taken seriously.

You can call 999 in an emergency, call 101 for non-emergencies, or report online.

If you would like to report an incident to the police, you can either do so independently, or we can support you with this. If you would like a First Responder to support you with the process, submit a report on Report + Support and select the “Contact an Advisor” option.

Reporting to RapeCrisis

Rape Crisis (RCG) is a charity that provides free, confidential support to anyone age 11 + who has been subjected to any form of sexual violence, regardless of when it happened.

They offer a range of free services:

  • 1-to-1 emotional support
  • Advocacy for those at any stage of the criminal justice process or thinking about reporting an incident
  • Support groups
  • Young Persons Service
  • Prevention workshops and training

You can call 01224 590932 for the local number available Monday - Thursday between 09:00 - 17:00, or email info@rcgrampian.co.uk

You can also contact their national hotline between 17:00 - 00:00 by calling 08088 01 03 02 or texting 07537 410 027

Reporting to SaferScotland

If you have been the victim of or witnessed a Hate Crime, Safer Scotland, a government initiative, has information on the legal definitions of Hate Crimes, guidance on how and where to report incidents, and a comprehensive list of organisations who can provide support.

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