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

Rachel’s Story

healing the hurt of sexual exploitation through therapy

Our Funders

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