How we talk about rape and sexual assault

We know that different people choose different words to describe themselves, the person who has harmed them, and what's happened to them.

We've thought carefully about the words we use, and have decided to use different terms like victim or survivor, suspect, accused or offender depending on the exact situation.

While we may use these words, you don't have to. You have the right to define yourself and what has happened to you in the way you want to and that feels right to you.