How we support you.
Women-only and gender-inclusive support.
Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (CRASAC) supports people in Coventry affected by sexual violence to heal, recover, and thrive.
Founded in 1980 as a feminist organisation, we recognise that sexual violence is deeply linked to inequality in society. It disproportionately affects women and girls and is most often perpetrated by men. We also recognise that survivors of all genders are impacted.
Every survivor deserves dignity, safety, and access to specialist trauma-informed support.
Our approach.
We aim to provide safe, respectful and supportive spaces for everyone who uses our service.
We recognise that people understand sex and gender in different ways. Our approach is grounded in respect, safety, and trauma-informed practice.
Our priority is always to:
Support survivor safety
Do no further harm
Offer clear, appropriate choices in support
What this means for you.
Privacy and dignity: You do not need to share details of your transition history to access support.
Focused support: Sessions are centred entirely on your needs, experiences, and recovery.
Support we offer.
One-to-One Support.
Counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) support are available to all women, including trans women.
Group and peer support.
We offer a range of group-based interventions designed to reduce isolation and build supportive connection.
Depending on the group, these may include:
single-sex spaces.
For women who require a female-only environment based on biological sex, often linked to experiences of male-perpetrated violence.
other groups.
We also offer men’s groups and occasional mixed groups (for example, for parents and carers).
Finding the right support.
First contact.
When you reach out, we will have a supportive conversation to understand your needs and explain your options.
Choosing your space.
We will talk you through the types of support available so you can choose what feels safest and most appropriate for you.
If a group isn’t right for you.
If group support isn’t the right fit, you will always be offered one-to-one specialist support instead.
No one is left without support.
Get in touch
If you are ready to talk, or just want to ask a question, you can contact us for confidential support.
We are here to listen, without pressure or judgement.