If you are a victim or survivor of any type of sexual violence you can access our services by:

CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex.   We work from our head office in Colchester and from outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich.

CARA recognises that women who have experienced sexual violence may need safe, women-only spaces. One floor of our Colchester premises is designated as a women-only safe space.  Other rooms we use are located in shared buildings, but the CARA office will always be a women-only space.

We provide women-only referral pathways; meaning when you initially contact CARA you will only ever talk with, or meet women workers. Most of our team are women, but support from a male counsellor can be provided on request.

CARA is a support service for victims and survivors.   For enquiries about training, consultancy or evaluation and research services, we direct you to our partner, ICENA. ICENA delivers education and consultancy to businesses, organisations and schools to promote gender equality and prevent gender based violence. To find out more, visit ICENA’ s website.

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Police Experience Survey

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NEW Project - Sexual violence counselling for victims of domestic abuse

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New CARA Funding from Colchester Catalyst

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