Sexual assault and rape are serious crimes involving sexual activity without consent. This includes any unwanted touching, penetration and coercion to engage in sexual activity. Victims of sexual assault and rape may experience physical injuries, psychological trauma and long-term emotional effects.
If someone has been assaulted, it’s important to seek help. Sexual Assault Response Co-ordination Services (SARCS), and charities can provide medical care, counselling, and legal support. Reporting the incident to the police is a personal decision and should be done when an individual feels ready.
Archway Glasgow is a SARCS and is a specialist service in Glasgow made up of a team of experts experienced in caring for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. Support can be accessed for individuals who have experienced a sexual assault or rape within the last 4 weeks (7 days for forensic examination).
Archway is open 7 days a week 24 hrs a day. You can phone Archway directly on 0141 211 8175 
. Archway Glasgow Website: Accessing Immediate Support and Information 
Your organisation will have guidance on adult support and protection procedures that you may need to follow if supporting someone who has experienced sexual assault or rape. Thorough record keeping is important is working with disclosures of this nature.
Archway Glasgow: Supporting someone who has been a victim of sexual assault or rape
NHS Inform: Turn to SARCS
NHS Inform: Where to find support if you've been raped or sexually assaulted
Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis Website: Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis Scotland: Drug assisted sexual violence
Rape Crisis Scotland: Information after rape and sexual assault
GGC - Sexual Health - Supporting Adult Service Users with Relationships, Sexual Health and Sexual Wellbeing - IN DEVELOPMENT
