Respond is a national charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma
Respond supports people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma.
Respond provides trauma-informed psychotherapy for people with learning disabilities and autistic people across the UK who have experienced abuse and trauma. We also support families, carers, and wider networks to promote a holistic approach to recovery. Find out more.
Respond’s London-based advocacy services support people with learning disabilities and autistic people who are survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. Our support helps people to navigate the Criminal Justice System. Find out more.
Respond also provides specialist trauma-informed training, supervision, reflective practice and consultancy to support providers to develop and deliver trauma-informed services.
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Our Vision
Our vision is that all people with learning disabilities and autistic people who experience trauma are empowered to thrive
Mission Statement
Our vision is that all people with learning disabilities and autistic people who experience trauma are empowered to thrive
Strategy
Our vision is that all people with learning disabilities and autistic people who experience trauma are empowered to thrive

Values
Respond’s work is guided by our core values

Respect
Respect We are considerate about the thoughts, feelings, rights and opinions of everyone we connect with.
Safe
Safe We build and develop ongoing professional relationships based on trust

Inclusive
Respond’s work is guided by our core values

Empowering
Respect We are considerate about the thoughts, feelings, rights and opinions of everyone we connect with.
Compassionate
Safe We build and develop ongoing professional relationships based on trust
Our Blog & News
Respond closure over the winter break
Respond welcomes Rape Crisis England and Wales
Working Together for London’s Survivors of Sexual Violence and Abuse
Information about accessing Respond’s psychotherapy support in 2025
Joint statement from Respond, Bild and Restraint Reduction Network: Response to proposed welfare cuts
Respond closure over the festive period
Rachel’s Story
healing the hurt of sexual exploitation through therapy
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