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
Inclusive We bring together and reflect on a broad range of diverse contributions to drive our unique approach.
Empowering
Empowering We enable people to build on their strengths in order that they can achieve their goals.
Compassionate
Compassionate We listen and understand that people’s experiences may impact the way they relate to others.
Our Blog & News
Rachel’s Story
healing the hurt of sexual exploitation through therapy
Our Funders
