Sexual violence podcast 3: living in rural communities

In this podcast, Gemma is joined by Lindsey from Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH). They discuss how it may feel especially difficult to report sexual violence when you’re living in a rural community, where there are fewer people and everyone seems to know each other. 

This podcast includes themes of sexual violence, finding support, and life in rural communities. If you find it difficult to listen to this podcast, please remember you can stop at any time.  

RASASH is part of the Rape Crisis Service Network UK; it is an independent charity providing free, confidential, and specialist support to people affected by sexual violence in the Scottish Highlands. The service is open to all survivors – irrespective of their gender, when it happened, or what happened. 

If you’re in the Scottish Highlands and have been affected by sexual abuse or violence, or you’d like more information about the service, visit the Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland website.

If you are in a different part of Scotland, you can visit Rape Crisis Scotland. 

If you’re located in England or Wales, you can visit Rape Crisis.