We believe you.
TRC was set up in 2010 in order to offer a free and confidential service run by women for women who have experienced any form of rape, sexual violence, sexual abuse or unwanted sex no matter when or where this happened.
Through our telephone helplines, Live Chat and email support TRC aims to make it possible for you to talk or write about practical and emotional issues at any time.
We will offer you support to talk about something that is happening to you now. We will also offer support in relation to something that happened in your past, or if you are worried about your child, or someone else you know.
We will listen to you and try to help you make sense of what is going on and how you are feeling.
We will not judge you or tell you what to do.
Confidential
We take your privacy seriously. Our helpline and email services are completely confidential.
Free
We believe support should be available for everyone. Our helpline, email and counselling services are free for users.
Non-judgemental
We support all women without bias, prejudice, or judgement: no matter what your story or background.
Our Purpose
The purpose of TRC is to provide a free, confidential and non-judgmental support service run by women for women and girls who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. TRC provides emotional support and practical information by telephone, email, Live Chat and our counselling service. Support is also provided through medical, police and court procedures.
Sexual violence is any unwanted sexual act or activity. There are many different kinds of sexual violence, including but not restricted to: rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, rape within marriage / relationships, forced marriage, so-called honour-based violence, female genital mutilation, trafficking, sexual exploitation, and ritual abuse.
TRC is a service-user led organisation and adopts a feminist perspective, recognising that rape and other forms of sexual violence are crimes of violence, abuses of power and gender inequality.
Our aims
Trafford Rape Crisis (TRC) is a feminist organisation run by women for women, which aims to:
Support women survivors of rape or sexual abuse so they may maintain control over their lives.
Raise awareness about rape and sexual abuse committed against women and girls, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Provide information, guidance, training, and expertise within the community.
Enhance the involvement of all women in the development of TRC policies and services.
Contribute to policy initiatives and strategies aimed at improving the service provision for women survivors.
Actively challenge the values, beliefs and behaviours which contribute to women’s oppression.
Work in partnership with local service providers and communities to promote the values of TRC.
Our services
Helpline
Our confidential helpline is open Tues & Thurs, 6-9pm and Sun, 3-6pm.
Email us at any time of the day or night and as often as helps you.
Counselling
One to one counselling with specially trauma-trained therapists.
Live Chat
An online service to talk with one of our trained volunteers via instant message. Tuesdays 6-9pm; Fridays 11am-2pm.
BELIEVE. EMPOWER. SUPPORT. SPEAK OUT.
