First Step Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland

Who we are

First Step Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) is one of only a handful of specialist charities nationally that solely support men and boys who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence.

Established in 1997 by two survivors of childhood sexual abuse, over the last 26 years First Step has developed to offer a range of services to ensure that men and boys who have experienced sexual abuse can access the support they need to heal from their experiences. These services include emotional and practical support, counselling for adults and young people, survivor support and participation groups, a specialist prison counselling service and support for secondary survivors.

In 2022/23 First Step supported over 250 men and boys and their supporters.