Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility GINA | Immediate Specialist Sexual Violence & Abuse Support | Birmingham
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heard. 

believed. 

understood. 

supported. 

​united in lived experience to bring compassionate, tailored, immediate specialist support for individuals subjected to sexual violence & abuse. ​​​

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get support.

book a GINA counselling session.

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get goodies.

browse our goodies.

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get informed.

discover our free resources.

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get connected.

meet our people & say hello.

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get involved.

join us, support us & get involved.

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​we can support you if you've been subjected to any form of sexual violence, abuse, assault, harassment, exploitation, harm or violation.

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this includes rape, the sharing of sexual images, unwanted touching/groping, forced sexual acts, experiences involving alcohol or drugs, stealthing, revenge porn, FGM, forced marriage, grooming, trafficking, online abuse, up-skirting, spikings, etc.

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we can support you if something has happened recently or in the past (including child sexual abuse).

you could have been subjected to it by one person or multiple people. you could have been subjected to it by a partner, ex-partner, friend, family member, colleague, an acquaintance or a stranger. 

we support all genders & individuals over the age of 18. â€‹

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if something didn't feel right, even if you don't have the language to describe it or you're not sure how to,

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we're here to support you.

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 please note, currently, we are only able to support adults 18+ subjected to sexual violence & abuse in the UK. 

we are also unable to support perpetrators or offenders of sexual violence & abuse.

please click here for more info.

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even if we're not what your looking for, we will try our best to connect you with organisations who may be able to support you. â€‹â€‹

am I in the right place?

quite simply, yes.

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As featured in the BBC 2 Documentary
Emily Atack: Asking For It?

In this deeply personal documentary, actress & comedian Emily Atack attempts to understand why she - & so many others - are subjected to daily online sexual harassment & what can be done to stop this.

One of our fabulous GINA counsellors, Theresa, works with Emily as she delves deep into her own story, reflects on her experiences & explores what she has been subjected to.

Aired: 31st January 2023 | BBC 2

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"shame must
change sides."

- Stephane Babonneau, Gisele                          Pelicot's Attorney at the opening of the 2024 trial.

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book a low-cost counselling session.

"I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how privileged and honoured it is to be able to access the counselling services offered by GINA."

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