Moray Rape Crisis has launched a new project, “Stop przemocy seksualnej”, for Polish-speaking people in Moray who are affected by any form of sexual violence
The new project “Stop przemocy seksualnej” offers free and confidential emotional support in Polish for adults in Moray who have experienced sexual violence, whether this happened in the past or more recently.
No matter when something happened, or who it was, if someone has harmed you or made you feel uncomfortable in a sexual way, even if you are not sure, you can contact a Polish-speaking person in MRC.
What is sexual violence?
Sexual violence takes many forms and is any kind of unwanted sexual behavior. It happens without consent (permission). Sexual violence does not have to be a ‘violent act’, however, it is a violation of someone’s right to fully consent to sexual activity/contact.
Examples of sexual violence include:
- Being forced, pressurized or tricked into any kind of unwanted sexual activity or contact (whether in person or online)
- Unwanted touching or kissing
- Forcing or putting pressure on someone to send or receive a sexual image, or look at sexual images or films
- Doing something sexual to someone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol or substances and unable to give their consent
- Someone taking, having, or sharing an image of you in underwear, naked, or doing something sexual if you are under 18 or without your consent
- Sexual bullying, harassment or stalking.
No matter what happened, its NOT YOUR FAULT
Whatever happened, no matter what you were wearing or how you were behaving, you are not to blame. If someone has harmed you, it is not your fault. The person who harmed you is responsible.
How we can help
Sexual violence causes people significant trauma and distress. If you have been affected by any form of sexual violence, no matter when it happened, you do not have to cope with this on your own.
At Moray Rape Crisis, we offer free, confidential, and non-judgmental emotional support. These sessions can take place either face-to-face, online, or by phone.
We support people of any gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religious and cultural background regardless of someone’s immigration status and we are fully inclusive of trans survivors.
We listen, we believe, and we treat everyone with respect
How to refer to us
You can contact us for support for yourself or for someone else in your family or someone you know, ask a parent, friend, agency, GP, or college to refer you. Our referral form is in English and Polish, and you can download it here in English & Polish.
We can also arrange online or phone support in Arabic and Mandarin and other languages.
Moray Rape Crisis is a confidential service that is independent of social services, the police, and other official agencies. We will not tell you what to do or judge your actions.
Our normal office hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Call: 01343 550 407
- Email: contact@morayrapecrisis.scot
