TY - JOUR
T1 - Women’s experiences of attending an English sexual assault referral centre:
T2 - an exploratory study
AU - Walker, Tammi
AU - Majeed-Ariss, Rabiya
AU - Riley, Rebecca
AU - White, Catherine
PY - 2019/10/24
Y1 - 2019/10/24
N2 - The UK has one of the lowest conviction rates for sexual assaults in Europe, with only 7% resulting in conviction. In response to this a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) model of integrated care was introduced in 2001. To date, there is limited research examining SARC services and support accessed. To address this gap, seven female sexual assault clients were interviewed. Findings suggest the SARC is a safe haven that provides independent support. However, accounts about the role of support workers varied. The study, while exploratory, highlights the need for further discussion and research on SARC care and practice.
AB - The UK has one of the lowest conviction rates for sexual assaults in Europe, with only 7% resulting in conviction. In response to this a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) model of integrated care was introduced in 2001. To date, there is limited research examining SARC services and support accessed. To address this gap, seven female sexual assault clients were interviewed. Findings suggest the SARC is a safe haven that provides independent support. However, accounts about the role of support workers varied. The study, while exploratory, highlights the need for further discussion and research on SARC care and practice.
U2 - 10.1080/14789949.2019.1683217
DO - 10.1080/14789949.2019.1683217
M3 - Article
SN - 1478-9949
JO - Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology
JF - Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology
ER -