The Compass Centre’s formal charity title is Shetland Rape Crisis; a charity dedicated to supporting survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

Today sees the launch of the new Shetland Rape Crisis service at an event at The Mareel in Lerwick.

and friends/family/supporters. Sexual Violence Support Service - for survivors looking for emotional and practical support to help manage the effects of trauma, increase safety, and improve wellbeing. Sexual Violence Counselling

Launching in 2022, Onward, Well and Living (OWL) will be the Compass Centre’s Survivors’ Reference Group.

users will be offered remote support in lieu of face-to-face appointments (video conferencing telephone, email, messenger and text support all available). If staff are working from home, they will carry out remote support using secure IT

Affected by sexual violence? You are not alone. We can help you to find a way forward.

bring someone with you for support. As well as your FME, this service will also seek to meet any other immediate healthcare and wellbeing needs, such as providing emergency contraception, and referring you to support services like The Compass

information and emotional support for the entire diversity of the lesbian, hay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community across Scotland, including queer, intersex, asexual people and all identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella. Digital

you can do to help and be as supportive as

The OPEN Project and Victim Support Shetland). Barriers of addressing sexual violence and accessing support in Shetland. Gracie continues “Having received an overwhelming response from the community, I feel heartened to see such a