Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what support is available for victims of repeated sexual offences by the same perpetrator.

The Ministry of Justice funds a range of support services for victims and survivors of sexual violence, regardless of the identity of the perpetrator.

The Ministry of Justice commissioned 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line provides victims access to vital help and information whenever they need it. Free and confidential emotional and listening support is available to all victims of rape and sexual abuse, aged 16 and over. Where appropriate, the service will signpost victims to longer-term support services, including therapeutic support.

Further, direct grant funding is provided to organisations (such as those funded via the Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Fund) and through funding to Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs). These services, and those commissioned by PCCs are aligned to local need and offer tailored support to victims to help them cope with their experiences and move forward with their lives. These services complement the wider support system across Government, such as NHS England funded Sexual Assault Referral Centres.