Rape and sexual assault | Right Decisions

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Rape is when someone puts their penis into (penetrates) the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person without their consent. Assault by penetration is when someone puts another part of their body – or an object – into another person’s vagina or anus without that person’s consent. Sexual assault is when someone touches another person in a sexual way, without that person’s consent. Sexual assault happens to people of every age, race, religion, gender identity, class, and sexuality. It can happen to people with disabilities and people without them. (NHS Inform)

If the young person has been recently abused or assaulted, staff and carers should immediately contact the young person’s social worker, the duty social worker or Stand-by Social Work Services.

Information about support services:

Archway Glasgow is a SARCS – a Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service.

NHS Inform Help and support for 13-16 year olds

Support available through Rape Crisis

The Rosey project have a range of resources that young people may find helpful. These resources have been created by survivors to help others dealing with sexual violence. Rosey Project Resources