The news that the @rapecrisis.bsky.social campaign 'Bad Experiences Not Bad Character' has led to the announcement by the government for the change of law around what evidence can be used in sexual violence trials. rapecrisis.org.uk/news/bad-exp...

Many myths still surround sexual and digital violence, myths that blame survivors, excuse perpetrators, or minimise harm. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Phrases like “It’s just a joke” or “It’s not real if it’s online” silence survivors and normalise abuse. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #16days #EndTheMyths

We’re shaping RCTN’s next chapter and we want your voice at the heart of it. 💜 We’re planning our work for the next 3–5 years to make sure we continue to meet the needs of women and girls across our region. Take part and help shape our direction rctn.org.uk/next-chapter/

💜We want to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible trustees! Their guidance, and passion have been a vital part of RCTN. Thank you for empowering us to help survivors, advocate for change, and build a safer, more supportive community!

💛Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Many survivors of sexual violence live with feelings of hopelessness or despair. These feelings are real, and they deserve care and understanding. If you’re struggling, reaching out to someone you trust or contacting a support service can make a difference.

Support Mick’s Coast to Coast for RCTN! We want to say a massive thank you to Mick, who on Saturday 13th and Sunday 15th September, will make cycling from Whitehaven to Sunderland for RCTN, that’s 137.5 miles in 2 days! Just Giving Page: www.justgiving.com/page/mick-c2c

🏊🏾‍♀️🏊🏼Hadrian Leisure Centre’s Annual Swimathon is a fun event supporting The White Ribbon Campaign and raising vital funds for Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland. Individuals & Teams commit to swimming one mile in one hour. For more info and to sign up: rctn.org.uk/swimathon-20...

⠀💜You can visit the official UK Government information about Emergency Alerts and how to opt out of them here: gov.uk/alerts/opt-out

Nearly 5200 rape cases are awaiting trial. Tell your MP: survivors deserve timely justice, not endless delays. Visit rctn.org.uk/rctn-in-soli... to find out more about this campaign and write to your MP. #YearsTooLong

✏️ Register for our Vicarious Trauma & Supporting Survivors training – 16 Sept 2025. Small, interactive group (max 12). Key topics: triggers, impact, self-care & practice strategies. 💻 Info & booking: rctn.org.uk/rctn-trainin... 🏘️ Discount for 3+ bookings.

🎟️Join us at The Cumberland Arms for a lush September quiz! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 9th Sept have our next quiz with tombola and a raffle! All money raised goes to RCTN ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/september-... Ticket £10 per team (max 4 people per team) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Doors open 6:30pm, quiz starts 7:30pm

We support and feel that it is important to share Rape Crisis England and Wales position on self-swab kits. Survivors deserve specialist, safe, and trauma-informed care, not kits that risk offering false hope. Read our full statement rctn.org.uk/self-swab-ki... #SupportSurvivors

1 in 2 rape survivors have faced sexual violence more than once, now courts are using this against them. We’re urging MPs in Tyne & Wear & Northumberland: survivors are not the ones on trial. ✉️ Take action: tinyurl.com/bdepeahb #BadExperiencesNotBadCharacter