Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service

SERICC provides specialist services to anyone in South and West Essex who is experiencing, or who has experienced, any form of sexual violence and abuse at any time in their life.

Sexual violence is a term that includes any sexual behaviours that are unwanted or that happen without a person’s consent. Sexual violence does not have to involve physical contact. It includes rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, online grooming and indecent images of children.

You can contact us for support for yourself, your child, someone else in your family or someone you know. SERICC is a confidential service that is independent from social services, the police and other official agencies. We will not tell you what to do or judge your actions.

We offer counselling by telephone, using a secure online room or in person. We also offer emotional support and practical information.