Members of the Safer Communities Partnership
Help and advice about sexual harassment
How to get help – the Police
You can report Sexual Harassment in the following ways:
• By calling 101
• Online
• In person at your local police station
Remember to always call 999 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
How to get help – specialist services
If you’ve been affected by domestic or sexual abuse or violence contact The Portal to find out more about the help, advice and support available. The Portal is a partnership of leading Sussex Domestic and Sexual Abuse Charities including Survivors’ Network. To contact The Portal, call Freephone 0300 323 9985 or email info@theportal.org.uk
Mankind offers support to men who have been sexual abused. Call 01273 911680.
The Saturn Centre, the Sussex Sexual Assault Referral Centre, offers free support and practical help to anyone in Sussex who has experienced sexual abuse. If you would like to speak to someone the Saturn Centre is available 24/7 on 0800 033 7797.
Both Victim Support and Citizen’s Advice Bureau offer support around sexual harassment.
How to get help – children
If you are worried about a child or teenager who might be at risk of harm or in danger:
• In an emergency call 999
• Otherwise contact the Single Point of Advice (SPOA) team:
Phone: 01323 464222
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
How to get help – adults
If you are concerned that you or someone you know about may be being abused, neglected or exploited, contact Adult Social Care.
• If the person is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999.
• Otherwise Phone: 0345 60 80 191, 8am to 8pm 7 days a week including bank holidays.
How to get help – National
Victim Support
0845 30 30 900
The national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales.
Citizens Advice
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.