If you're under 16
Immediate action required: Phone 999 or go to A&E immediately if:
- you are bleeding heavily
- you believe you were drugged
- you were choked or strangled during the assault
- you have any bruising or pain around your throat or neck
- you lost consciousness (fainted or passed out) at any point during or after the assault
- you have any type of head injury
- you have any pain in your chest
- you think you might have a broken bone
- you have difficulty breathing
Rape and sexual assault are against the law. You should tell someone that you trust. Your safety and wellbeing are important.
If you phone the sexual assault self-referral phone service you will be listened to, and will get support and help.
The number you're phoning from will be shown to the person you speak to at the sexual assault self-referral phone service. Your number may have to be shared with other services to make sure you're safe.
If you're under 16 the person you speak to will make a decision about your immediate safety. They will then take your details and pass them to a healthcare professional - this could be a doctor or a nurse, for example.
This healthcare professional will phone you back and explain more about who else will need to be involved for your care and protection. A social worker may also have to be informed.
Confidential support
Making a report to the police
You can make a report to the police at any time. Some of the police procedures may differ due to your age for your protection. If you're under 16, you will not be able to have a forensic medical examination (FME) without the police being involved.
It may be helpful to speak to a trusted friend or family member to help support you.
Rape Crisis Scotland have created leaflets for young people who've experienced rape or sexual assault.
Last updated:
23 November 2022