RASASH (Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland)

Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) is a charitable organisation, established as a SCIO in July 2014. Affiliated to Rape Crisis Scotland, RASASH was set up to:

·       Provide accessible, appropriate and high quality emotional and practical support, information and advocacy for survivors, their non-abusing partners, family and friends.

·       Work towards the prevention and ultimately the elimination of sexual violence, supporting social change by raising awareness and understanding of rape and sexual violence, challenging myths and campaigning

·       Working with others to improve the way society, organisations and agencies respond to survivors of sexual violence

RASASH provides support, information and advocacy for anyone, aged 13 or over, who lives in the Highland Council area and who has experienced sexual violence or abuse.

We also develop and deliver training and workshops to schools, youth groups, community groups and professionals on a range of topics related to violence against women and gender equality. This, alongside our campaigning, is part of our work aiming to change societal attitudes which contribute to sexual violence and the shaming of survivors.