If it is your partner who has been sexually assaulted, you are likely to be feeling a range of intense emotions and thethe information and suggestions in the section If Your Friend or Family Member Has Been Sexually Assaulted… are also relevant to you. In addition to this, showing affection can be important as it can express that you care. If you have been relating in sexual ways in your relationship, it may be best to show affection in non-sexual forms of touching, and wait for your partner to indicate they are comfortable with being sexual again.
Many survivors feel they do not want to be sexual for a period of time after they have been sexually assaulted. It is important that you respect this need for your partner to not be sexual for some time. Their body, mind and emotions need time to recover and your support in allowing this time is important for your partner’s healing.
If you are struggling with what has happened to your loved one, or want some support or advice, you are welcome to access services at the CRCC. This includes use of the crisis line, and counselling services. Call us on 02 6247 2525.
The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC) is a non-government, Feminist organisation working collaboratively within service provision systems in the ACT and surrounding areas to provide services and programs to eliminate sexual violence in our community.
We provide a crisis support line, information and referral, advocacy and counselling services to victim survivors of sexual violence. Our services extend to provide community support for First Nations survivors, as well as community education and training programs.
The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre acknowledges that we conduct our work on the lands of the Ngunnawal & Ngambri People, Traditional Custodians of the Canberra region. We pay respect to First Nations Peoples and Elders past and present throughout the nation. We recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities, and acknowledge that lands were never ceded.
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre
P.O Box 3805,
WESTON CREEK, ACT 2611
Admin & Business Enquiries:
Business Phone Line (02) 6287 3618
Email crcc@crcc.org.au
Crisis Support & Services Information:
Crisis Phone Line (02) 6247 2525
Crisis Text Contact Only 0488 586 518
Crisis Email Contact crisis@crcc.org.au
Community Education & Training Enquiries:
Business Phone Line (02) 6287 3618
Email cep@crcc.org.au
CRCC is committed to excellence in service provision, intersectional feminism, access & equity, diversity & inclusion.
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