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Jersey’s Fire Service has offered up its town-based station as a place of refuge for anyone walking home who feels unsafe.
The service issued the reminder on Facebook ahead of the weekend on Friday in the wake of the death of Sarah Everard in South London.
They wrote: “Following the tragic death of Sarah Everard, we would like to remind islanders that our Fire Station at Rouge Bouillon offers a place of safety for anyone feeling in danger that may be walking home in the North of St. Helier.
“Anyone feeling unsafe can come to the Station day or night and we will provide temporary sanctuary until the police or other appropriate service arrives.”
It comes after numerous islanders shared their experiences of sexual harassment and feeling unsafe while walking home in Jersey.
Express is looking to hear from as wide a range of islanders as possible – whether they have experience of feeling unsafe and sexual harassment or not. Once you have finished the survey, please share it with friends and family.
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The survey is being supported by Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR), a charity which supports islanders that have suffered a sexual assault or rape.
“Jersey Action Against Rape welcomes the Bailiwick Express survey, which follows a series of articles on the subject of sexual harassment," Manager Jayne Gruchy said.
"Recent events have opened up important conversations about sexual harassment and women’s feelings of safety. We believe it’s useful to gauge how people feel about their safety in the island and what could be done to help them feel safer.
"JAAR will be interested to see the results. We are here to support any islander affected by sexual assault and sexual harassment.”
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If you have been sexually assaulted or experienced sexual harassment, you can contact:
Dewberry House (Sexual Assault Referral Centre), 6 Plaisance Terrace, La Route Du Fort. Email: dewberryhouse@gov.je Telephone: 01534 888222
Jersey Action Against Rape Email: help@jaar.je Confidential helpline: 01534 482800
Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) (Specialist advisors providing tailored support to victims and survivors of sexual violence) Telephone: 01534 880505
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