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Guides for reporting and understanding the law

From Report to Court: legal guide that provides information to people who have experienced sexual violence, as well as to their families, friends and the organisations that support them.

Rights of Women

Responding to the challenge of rape myths in court. A guide to share with prosecutors.

Dr Nina Burrows

Your guide on reporting non-recent child sexual abuse to the police in the UK

Operation Hydrant

The Criminal Justice System: From reporting, to the trial and recovery

London Survivors Gateway & RASASC

Survivors of sexual violence: your rights at a glance

Rights of Women

A guide for victims of rape and serious sexual assault - What happens when a case comes to the CPS

Crown Prosecution Service

From Charge to Trial: A guide to criminal proceedings

Rights of Women

Sexual violence and housing: A guide for survivors of sexual abuse who are experiencing difficulties with housing

London Survivors Gateway & Solace

A guide to criminal injuries compensation: This legal guide is designed to give you information about criminal injuries compensation, who can apply for it and how.

Rights of Women

Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales (Victims' Code)

Ministry of Justice

The abuse survivor‘s guide to making a claim for compensation

Emmott Snell Solicitors

Female genital mutilation and the law

Rights of Women