Today, Rape Crisis centres fight for survival amid austerity and competitive tendering. Workers talk about burnout, underfunding, and why survivor-centered care is still worth fighting for — even as efforts to professionalise the service bring both benefits and tensions. The shift away from relying on volunteers — once the backbone of the movement — is felt deeply across the sector.
This series was made possible thanks to the voices and contributions of the women interviewed.
Produced by Riham Moussa, with the assistance of Mary Holditch.
Special thanks to Dr Ellie Whittingdale, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, Oxford; Anna Cole, Heritage Lead; and Kelly Bennaton, Communications and Marketing Lead at Rape Crisis England & Wales.
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