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Devon Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Services

Impact Report 2025/26

Devon Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Services Impact Report 2025/26 covers a year in which the specialist charity passed the Rape Crisis England & Wales National Service Standards assessment, supported 1,020 people through 3,087 support sessions from 499 referrals, reduced waiting times by 73% and saw regular suicidal thoughts among service users fall from 38% at the start of support to just 1% at exit.

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Devon Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Services (DRCSAS) is a registered charity (No. 1144548) providing specialist, survivor-led support to people affected by sexual violence and abuse across Devon and Torbay.

Key Metrics

People supported 1,020 people supported through DRCSAS specialist services in 2025/26
Referrals received 499 referrals received in 2025/26
Support sessions delivered 3,087 support sessions delivered in 2025/26
Waiting times cut 73% reduction in waiting times achieved in 2025/26
Increased feelings of safety 94% of service users reported increased feelings of safety after support
Service satisfaction 100% satisfaction reported by service users in 2025/26

Key Outcomes

  • Regular suicidal thoughts among service users fell from 38% at the beginning of support to just 1% at exit.
  • 94% of service users felt increased feelings of safety, while the majority felt more resilient, confident and empowered.
  • Service users were better able to build relationships, gain work and find suitable housing following support from DRCSAS.

Geography

South West

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