Reporting to SARCS
SARCS are Sexual Assault Response Coordination Services. If you have experienced sexual assault or sexual violence, you can self-refer by calling a hotline 24/7 if you were assaulted seven days or less ago. The phone service can then refer you to a local SARCS. Call
SARCS can arrange for a forensic medical examination without making a police report and retain the forensic evidence for 26 months.
They will also arrange for medical treatment for injuries and may refer you on for further treatment with other professionals.
Reporting to the Police
The police have specially trained officers who are available, and reporters can be confident that their complaint will be taken seriously.
You can call 999 in an emergency, call 101 for non-emergencies, or .
If you would like to report an incident to the police, you can either do so independently, or we can support you with this. If you would like a First Responder to support you with the process, submit a report on and select the 鈥淐ontact an Advisor鈥� option.
Reporting to RapeCrisis
is a charity that provides free, confidential support to anyone age 11 + who has been subjected to any form of sexual violence, regardless of when it happened.
They offer a range of free services:
- 1-to-1 emotional support
- Advocacy for those at any stage of the criminal justice process or thinking about reporting an incident
- Support groups
- Young Persons Service
- Prevention workshops and training
You can call for the local number available Monday - Thursday between 09:00 - 17:00, or email info@rcgrampian.co.uk
You can also contact their national hotline between 17:00 - 00:00 by calling or texting
Reporting to SaferScotland
If you have been the victim of or witnessed a Hate Crime, , a government initiative, has information on the legal definitions of Hate Crimes, guidance on how and where to report incidents, and a comprehensive list of organisations who can provide support.