Big update on Rape Crisis legal challenge

[IamSarah]

I know many of you have been waiting for an update so first of all thank you for your patience and the many messages of support.

I am suing Survivors Network, the Sussex Rape Crisis service, as it refused to offer a single sex women’s group in addition to the mixed sex women’s groups. By mixed sex I mean inclusive of any males who identify as women.

I’ve been granted anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the case and it was submitted to Brighton County Court today.

I am being represented by law firm Didlaw and my Barrister is Naomi Cunningham (Chair of Sex Matters). So far they have acted pro bono which I am incredibly grateful for as it has taken a lot of time. The team are confident I have a good case but this is unchartered territory for women’s rights.

Many of you have very kindly offered to be involved and help with gardening. I don’t think I’m allowed to share details on here so please go to my Twitter page http://twitter.com/SarahSurviving/ which has all the info in a pinned post.

Of you’re not on Twitter feel free to send me a DM for more information on how you can help the case. Any publicity you can give the crowd funder would really help.

Thank you everyone.

Sarah x

[MarilynValentine]

Thank you Sarah. Sending solidarity and strength to you.

[buckeejit]

Keeping fingers & toes crossed for you & glad you are getting support

[Redshoeblueshoe]

Good luck Sarah - lovely day for gardening

[IamSarah]

Thanks everyone. Here are some flowers for those who can help with the gardening

[Alliswells]

Sarah you're an amazing woman x

[dudsville]

I don't know how to message you now with the changed format. I clicked "pm" but couldn't work out what to do next. I'd like to know how to support you and I'm not on twitter, worry that this thread might get deleted so am just posting normally. I have deep respect for you for taking this very important battle on. Good luck.

[DomesticatedZombie]

You are so brave, OP.

[LK1972]

Thank you Sarah, just contributed, you're incredibly brave and persistent woman fighting for all of us, and all our daughters, I'm just so full of admiration for you!

[Mummyoflittledragon]

Good luck Sarah. I am so glad it’s finally good enough weather to plant strawberries outside.

[Mandodari]

Very impressed with your English country gardening and was inspired to plant some seeds. All of us gardeners need to stand together, irrespective of borders. Best of luck Sarah.

[littlbrowndog]

Good luck Sarah

[IamSarah]

@dudsville

I don't know how to message you now with the changed format. I clicked "pm" but couldn't work out what to do next. I'd like to know how to support you and I'm not on twitter, worry that this thread might get deleted so am just posting normally. I have deep respect for you for taking this very important battle on. Good luck.

Thank you so much @dudsville I have just messaged you.

[WorkingItOutAsIGo]

Delighted to dig for victory x

[Neverreturntoathread]

🌻

[TheGreatATuin]

Good for you. I've seen some of SurvivorsNetwork tweets and been horrified at their callous attitude to women who need safe spaces to heal.
I'm so pleased there is a legal challenge. I know it must be hard on you to to do this. Much love and thoughts to you. So many of us will be standing beside you.

[334bu]

Good luck Sarah🥕🥕

[Bonheurdupasse]

Thank you Sarah, and best wishes!

[Artichokeleaves]

Thank you Sarah, right behind you, this is a huge thing in protecting women's rights and I so admire your courage and determination.

[Manderleyagain]

Thank you.

[KittenKins]

Very best wishes to you Sarah, & all you have done so far, keep up the good fight. I am also not on twitter & am having pm issues. Could you contact me please? Cheers

[Rheia1983]

Wishing you all the best. Have done some digging to help you on your path.

[UsernameNotAvailableHmm]

Thank you Sarah, this fight is so important, more power to you

[GrownUpBeans]

Good luck Sarah

[MissPollysFitDolly]

Good luck Sarah.

[TheCurrywurstPrion]

“Sussex Rape Crisis service, as it refused to offer a single sex women’s group”

This remains almost unbelievable in its ridiculousness and sexism. I am appalled and hope your case will be successful and will force other sexist organizations to rethink.