Anyone who has experienced rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their life needs to be involved in decisions about what happens next. They need to be informed enough to make their own choices and to have as much control as possible over their journey.

Below is a step-by-step guide of the Crown Prosecution Service for victims of rape and sexual assault. The guide outlines every step in detail. It provides a person who has been raped and sexually assaulted to help understand the process.

Click on each box to find out about a different part of the process.

Find out more about the Crown Prosecution Service here.

Return to the homepage by following the link here and you can find specific services for your area.

If you want to make a report, you can find out how to contact the police here.