Silence No More: The Silent Support Line for Survivors of Rape and Abuse Finds a Lifeline The new government funding for the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line is a crucial step towards acknowledging the overwhelming need for confidential support services in cases of rape and sexual abuse.
This funding is less about providing a lifeline, as Minister Alex Davies Jones put it, and more about confronting the systemic failures that have led to the proliferation of such crimes.
For decades, advocates have warned about the cracks in our justice system, where victims are often re traumatized by lengthy investigations, invasive questioning, and inadequate support.