Restitute
We support the people who care for survivors of sexual or violent crime. We call people caring in this incredibly demanding role, 3rd party victims of crime because they are forgotten victims. They are parents, carers, children, close friends and partners who step in to care when the worst happens, often for decades. Our work is changing lives, 100% of the people who have had support from Restitute say that their emotional well-being has increased and their ability to provide care and support for their loved one has improved.
While many victims of crime prefer to refer to themselves as survivors, the lack of awareness, support and stigmatisation faced by people caring for survivors means that their needs are often misunderstood, although primary victims are only too aware of the vital support that they offer. To the rest of society, they are the forgotten victims of crime. Through our work, we hope to change this.
Please note that we are not a service who works with survivors of sexual assault or violent crime - this service is specifically for those who care for survivors of sexual assault or violent crime.
Who can use this service?
How are services delivered?
- Parent, carers, siblings and other family members who support children who are survivors of sexual abuse
- Non-abusing partners or children of those arrested for sexual offences against children (including online)
- The loved ones of adults who have survived sexual assault as an adult or who were sexually abused as children
- Family and friends who are supporting someone who has suffered violence, including domestic violence
Once we have established that we are the correct service for you we will arrange to deliver practical, emotional and sometimes therapeutic support, usually via weekly video calls.
support@restitute.org
07946 557819
31 Gipsy Lane
Forostenden
NR34 7HU
Monday - Friday (9AM -5PM)
