Merseyside Police is participating in a national project which aims to transform the policing response to rape and serious sexual offences.
Victims of rape and other sexual offences are invited to participate in a survey about their experiences with the police, as part of a study on victim experiences, which was launched as a response to the government’s End-to-End Rape Review and the Ministry of Justice pledge to increase the number of rape cases ending in a conviction.
The survey aims to help police forces to transform their response to investigating rape and other sexual offences, including the ways in which they engage with victims.
The survey is open to all victims aged 18 and over whose case the police know about. Your case may have just started, been ongoing for some time, or be closed.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Parry, Protecting Vulnerable People said: “Merseyside Police take every report of sexual assault extremely seriously and are committed to achieving the best outcomes for victims. We want to make improvements to our investigations, and the experiences of victims.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to reassure anyone who has suffered a sexual offence that if you can find the courage to come forward and speak to us, we will listen to you and treat you with the utmost sensitivity and compassion. There are also a number of reliable and trusted organisations and charities who will support you from your initial report, throughout any investigation and beyond.”4
You can complete this survey online in your own time, at your own pace, and at a place that feels safe and comfortable to you. It should take no more than 15 minutes to complete.
You can take part in the survey by clicking here.
Anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence can call Merseyside Police’s Unity Team on 0151 777 1382 or 101. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously and free, on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, you should always dial 999.
Support for victims is also available through the registered charity the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre Cheshire and Merseyside, who can be contacted on 01925 221 546 or 0330 363 0063 or Rape and Sexual Assault Merseyside (RASA) on 0151 558 1801.
If you don’t require immediate assistance then you can report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences online by clicking here – with the option to report anonymously.