We are proud to be launching our Male Survivors Campaign for Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week. The Male Survivors Campaign is here to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violenc […]
Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Awareness Week – New Pathways Programme Announced
Awareness of sexual violence issues is key to achieving ‘a world without sexual violence’. For 2024 we aim to raise awareness through a programme of free 1 hour webinars, chosen by our staff […]
We’re are delighted to announce that we have secured additional Welsh Government funding to provide a suite of Sexual Violence Training webinars and interactive courses that are free to […]
Tanya became a trustee after attending a Board Meeting as an observer and has been our committed treasurer ever since. She brings a range of knowledge and experience to the board, and makes ever […]
3 x 30 mile walk to celebrate our 30th anniversary!
This year marks our 30th anniversary. To mark this our more intrepid staff members have planned a “Walk Against Sexual Violence” and they would love your support! Starting on 26th Au […]
This year we celebrate our 30th birthday and we felt that it was time for a change, a refresh, a reinvigoration! We hope you like our new look – we’ve worked hard to to ensure it captu […]
We are delighted to accept nominations for “The Pathways Awards” which will recognise excellent in sexual violence support from our partners in the health, social care, criminal just […]
For our 30th Anniversary, we are bringing together survivors, staff and members of the public to contribute to a community art piece. We will be creating a tree of leaves and blossoms made with […]
We are incredibly proud to announce that Alison Smith, Chairperson of our Board of Trustees, has won the Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil (VAMT) Volunteer Awards “Trustee of the Year.” […]
Police Experience Survey Operation Bluestone Soteria is inviting victim-survivors of rape and sexual assault to take part in a survey about your experience with the police. The online survey is […]
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Counselling Client, South Wales
"I can now talk to my mum-I couldn't do that before. And I now feel that I'm an okay person. I look into my soothing box and breathe and breathe and breathe!'… 'I couldn't talk to mam or dad before but then I could and that feels better, not so on my own- less lonely-like you said really'. Thank you for helping me all the way through."
Children and Youth Service
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Counselling Client, Cwm Taf
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