Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre Cornwall

Monday, September 18, 2006

Meg visited the Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre in Bodmin during a recent visit to Cornwall. She met both workers and volunteers who provide a range of services to women who have experienced rape, domestic violence and sexual abuse. A number of the volunteers first got in touch with the centre when they needed its services and they have since gone on to offer other women help.

The centre employs domestic violence workers who visit women in their own homes to provide help and support. Meg learnt of the problems of providing this support across a large rural county. Not surprisingly, the centre’s helpline and telephone support are central to much of their work. They also have a young woman’s worker working specifically with young women and girls who have been sexually abused. The centre’s work has been recognised through a number of awards.

Meg is pictured with staff and volunteers and the centre’s Director, Maggie Parks.