Consent Campaign
Look what you did
Based on real experiences, ‘Look what you did’ is a short film, produced in-house by Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies’ Digital Media Team that highlights the work of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in helping three victims of rape and sexual assault.
The film was released at the launch of Rape: Time to Stop – a joint campaign across Norfolk and Suffolk to prevent and reduce rape and sexual violence.
One of the main parts of the film is an emotive poem that is read by the three people who convey their emotions and act as a spoken dialogue to tell their story.
The film follows the journey that these victims take and the difficulties they were forced to face by what had happened to them, hence their narration “look what you did to me”. But those words take on a different meaning at the conclusion, as it focusses on the positive support provided by the SARC.
Look what you did: Behind the scenes.
Case studies
Nigel’s story
Nigel was sexually abused as a child and carried shame with him for many years. He spoke to the Harbour Centre years after the abuse took place when he found it was having a profound impact on his life.
Scott’s story
Nigel was sexually abused as a child and carried shame with him for many years. He spoke to the Harbour Centre years after the abuse took place when he found it was having a profound impact on his life.
Consent Campaign
This is not consent
Five videos are being launched by Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies in a bid to tackle and raise awareness of the issues around consent in relation to serious sexual offences.
View the films as they are released each week on our Instagram stories, here.
Both nationally and locally, forces have seen an increase in serious and complex crimes, including rape and sexual offences. The latest figures published by the Office of National Statistics show there was an increase in sexual offences in Norfolk of 25.9% (Figures cover 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018).
The videos, which are all less than 60 seconds long, will be released on the forces’ Instagram accounts as ‘stories’ over five weeks to coincide with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which runs from Monday 4 until Sunday 10 February 2019.
As part of the campaign, extensive and thorough research was carried out including focus groups with the target audience of 13 to 25-year-olds. These involved them completing a questionnaire about what they think consent is. Once the films had been completed the focus groups were then asked to view the videos before answering more questions and having discussions about consent. Additionally, sexual assault victims and staff who work within the Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) were consulted with as well as charity Rape Crisis to ensure content is accurate and appropriate.
The videos, which have been produced and filmed by local company Eye Film, all aim to address the issues around consent by raising awareness and educating members of the public about seeking consent.
Each video uses an example of a routine scenario and a different relationship. These are:
- In a supermarket with a male and female who are strangers
- In a community football club with two male friends
- In a flat with a teenage male and female couple
- In a nightclub with two female friends
- In a bedroom with a female and male couple
Head of Safeguarding in Norfolk, T/Det Supt Andy Coller, welcomed the campaign saying: “There is often confusion about what is meant by consent and so we hope, by showing a range of everyday situations where people have not consented to what has happened to them, these thought-provoking films will encourage discussion and lead to a wider understanding about what consent means in a sexual context.
“When developing the campaign we decided to have 30-second videos with the duration representing how quickly someone’s decisions can turn sinister.
“We understand that people might find these videos quite shocking, but it’s important we raise awareness of consent, what it means and the consequences for offenders who do not seek consent.”
During the five-week campaign, the videos, which include myth-busting films as well as interviews with a victim and an ISVA, will be posted on Instagram (norfolkpolice) as well as Facebook (Norfolk Constabulary), Twitter (@NorfolkPolice) and the force’s website signposting people who would like help and support to the SARCs. Each post will use the hashtag #ThisIsNotConsent.
The SARC called The Harbour Centre, is jointly funded by Norfolk Constabulary and NHS England, and has supported more than 3,000 victims since it opened in 2010.
The centre provides ongoing specialist-tailored support to victims through Crisis Workers and Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs). This includes medical examinations following a recent rape or sexual assault, which can be done without any police involvement. If, at any time, a victim decides to talk to the police, this can be arranged. The Harbour Centre also supports those who have suffered abuse in the past as well as providing impartial information to victims concerning their options and accessing health services such as sexual health screening and specialist support including counselling. ISVAs also provide information on other services the person may require including health and social care, housing, or benefits.
Anyone who would like to speak to someone in confidence about sexual abuse can contact staff at The Harbour Centre on 0330 223 0099. Alternatively, there is also further information at www.norfolk.police.uk and www.theharbourcentre.co.uk.
- #ThisIsNotConsent – Interview with a victim of sexual assault
- #ThisIsNotConsent – Independent sexual violence advisor interview
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