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Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland. Rebuilding lives ~ Ending sexual violence. We believe you ❤ https://linktr.ee/rape_crisis_tn

Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland

The first prosecution for the Sex-Based Harassment in Public was announced yesterday. This is a recognition that this behaviour is never acceptable. It's never 'banter'. It's harmful & affects women and girls every day. We are here if you need to talk or need support. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It’s time to sign up for the Hadrian & Lakeside Annual Swimathon! This November, support the White Ribbon Campaign and help raise vital funds for Rape Crisis. The challenge: swim one mile in one hour, that’s 64 lengths in 60 minutes! Head to our website to find out more!

🏊‍♀️There’s still time to join the Hadrian & Lakeside Swimathon 2026! 💛Swim one mile in one hour 💛Individuals and teams welcome 💛Ages 8+ Take on the challenge this November and help raise vital funds for Rape Crisis. Sign up today! 💜 #Swimathon2026

We are excited to announce that we have been nominated for the North East Volunteer Group of the Year with My Local Awards! 💜 We’re honored our work is being recognized 🤗 Head to: mylocalawards.co.uk/business/rape-crisis-tyneside-and-northumberland/ asap as voting closes 8th June !!

Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a ruling against a company marketing self-swab kits. An important step towards making sure clear information is provided about how, forensically safe, evidence can be gathered. Thanks to @rapecrisis.bsky.social for their work on this issue.

“A marathon takes a good old while when you run as slowly as I do it will help me muchly in the bad times to know RCTN are profiting from my misery. They are amazing, please give them some money.” - Amanda justgiving.com/page/amanda-runs-a-marathon-for-rctn

Violence against women and girls is weaponised to maintain power, create fear and limit freedom. Its impact can continue long after the abuse itself has ended. 💜If you or anyone else you know needs support, please reach out to our team. More information can be found on the website at rcn.org.uk 💜

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Our volunteers Aysha Haddington-Ahmed and Elizabeth Evens have developed essential sexual violence education for healthcare professionals and students. They worked with artist @mereida.bsky.social to turn their education work into a comic. Please read more and share: rctn.org.uk/health-prof-...

Last Year Our 53 Volunteers: 💜 Contributed 4,298 hours 💜 Answered 1,511 Helpline Calls 💜 Responded to 384 Emails 💜 Reached over 3 million people through activism 💜 Raised over £30,000 Read more about our volunteer team: rctn.org.uk/volunteers_w...

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