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How to report a
sexual offence to
the police
NEED TO DIAL
999 BUT IT IS NOT SAFE TO SPEAK?

How to report a sexual offence to the police
Sexual violence, sexual assault or sexual abuse can be reported to the police no matter how long ago the incident happened. This can be a daunting thing to do, so below is information to assist in what would likely happen as you make a report, and how you can receive further support throughout the investigation.
How to report an incident to the police
call 101
101 is a national, non-emergency phone number that can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can contact 101 to make a report or to ask for advice.
visit your local police station
If you would like to speak to an officer in person, police stations are a comfortable, safe and confidential space to do so. Click the link below to find your local police station
call 999
If you are in an emergency situation, or if somebody is injured, call 999. If you need to call 999 and you cannot speak, click the link below for more information
Once you have made the report to the police, an ISVA will be able to support you throughout the investigation process. An ISVA can offer emotional and practical support, including being a point of contact to and from the police, attend any hearings with you, as well as offering imartial support and advice. An ISVA is independent from the police, courts and other agencies.
To be referred into the SAIL ISVA service, or for more information, please call us on 01246 559889 or email us on isva.sailderbyshire@outlook.com. Please do NOT include any information or details of the case on the referral. We aim to contact you within 3 working days.
* This link will take you off of SAIL Derbyshire's site and to the Derbyshire Constabulary site.
