Confidentiality

Lincolnshire Rape Crisis is a confidential service.

Confidentiality: You can choose to remain anonymous throughout your contact with us. If you do give us your contact details or provide identifiable information, we will usually keep your contact with us completely confidential. However, there are exceptions when we may have to share information with another agency in order to protect you or another person. These exceptions are:

If we have evidence that there is a child currently being abused or is at risk of any form of abuse

If we believe that you are at risk of seriously harming yourself or others

If you inform us of a serious crime (your own or someone else’s) that has not previously been disclosed

If we believe you have committed a crime of treason or act of terrorism

We are happy to discuss this further with you. If we do need to share information, we will talk to you before whenever possible.

Case files: All contact with Lincolnshire Rape Crisis is recorded securely, either anonymously if you do not disclose your details, or on a case file unique to you. Your information is yours and you can see it on request. If you decide to report to the police, the Crown Prosecution Service may ask to have access to your notes. We will always discuss this with you first.

Please note: Our number is not hidden and therefore will be displayed on your bill as usual.

Accessibility

We want to ensure that any woman, girl, man or boy who wants to access our service can.

Our Women's Centre in Lincoln is located on the ground floor and has disability access and bathroom facilities. We meet women, girls, men and boys at safe and approved venues around the county.

Please contact us if you or the person you are referring requires an interpreter or a signer. You can let us know by emailing us at info@lincolnshirerapecrisis.org.uk or by calling our centre.