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Survivors Trust (The)

National, UK and Ireland umberella agency for specialist rape and sexual abuse support services for women, men, young people and children.

Area serviced:
Nationwide
Telephone:
Support, Advice and Information : 0808 801 0818
Sector:
Public

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Abuse is the improper usage or treatment for a bad purpose, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit, physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, sexual assault, violation, rape, unjust practices; wrongful practice or custom; offense; crime, or otherwise verbal aggression.[1] Abuse can come in many forms.
Abuse of a sexual nature such as rape, incest, fondling, and indecent exposure. Sexual abuse can cause various physical and emotional problems including lack of self-esteem, self-destructive behavior, anxiety, and depression.