One million individuals in England and Wales face sexual violence annually, with only about 30,000 accessing supportive services through sexual assault referral centres.*
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The study evaluated care pathways for survivors through a series of sub-studies, including interviews with service providers and survivors, and highlighted the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for mental health issues like PTSD and depression.*
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Findings suggested that while sexual assault referral centres provide high-quality care, certain groups, such as those facing domestic abuse and some ethnic minorities, are underrepresented, emphasizing the need for better inter-agency collaboration and support.*