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'Secret shame' - new postcard

In spite of the fact that the only person who is EVER responsible for sexual violence is a perpetrator, one feeling that many survivors are left with following an assault is shame.

It is this, coupled with a fear of being judged and/or disbelieved that so often results in survivors remaining silent, feeling unable to speak to anyone about what happened, to seek support, or report to the police.

Rape Crisis Scotland is honoured during the 16 Days of Action to present a new A5 postcard featuring a poem by Angela McCrimmon which we feel so well expresses so many of these feelings, and to reinforce that all of us can play a part in supporting survivors. The first of these is by collectively placing shame right back where it really belongs – with perpetrators.

Please feel free to circulate this. If you would like to receive hard copies of the postcard, please contact info@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk.