An introduction to … The Truth About Rape

Who are the Truth About Rape campaigners? A group of women who are committed to making a difference to how society understands rape. We come from many backgrounds and have a diversity of different skills and energies. Most of us are juggling some combination of domestic responsibilities, work, studies, activism - and often much more!! We meet in small groups (there are a number of sub-groups across the country) and as well as working hard on the issues we also take time to be friends to each other.

What does the Truth About Rape aim to do? Overall, the campaign aims to challenge myths about rape, and bring the truth and realities of rape back onto the public agenda. More specifically, it is a women only campaign that aims to:  

• challenge the myths surrounding rape and to tell the truth about rape
• inform the public of the extent and nature of rape
• bring the issue of rape back onto the public agenda, ensuring the voices of women survivors are heard
• raise public awareness about how the Criminal Justice System is failing women who have been raped
• campaign for more funding and resources nationally for Rape Crisis Centres

Find out more by visiting our website at www.truthaboutrape.co.uk