Current Research

RANS is currently leading research into survivor's experiences of research participation. To find out more or take part please go to our Research & Information page

Our mission is to make support available to all survivors of Ritual Abuse

About RANS

RANS is a charity in Dundee, Scotland. We exist to provide a highly confidential support service to anyone who has experienced ritual or ritualised abuse. 

In addition to supporting survivors we work to increase awareness of ritual abuse with policy makers, statutory bodies and other third sector agencies. 

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What is Ritual Abuse?

Ritual or ritualised abuse is abuse which follows any kind of pattern. It sometimes follows a belief pattern but not always. It often involves multiple perpetrators but not always. And it
​often involves multiple victims/survivors. 
The impact of Ritual Abuse is most often devastating to a person. Survivors of RA often have complex mental health problems along with additional and unique barriers to accessing support.
The Value of a Specialised Service

RANS Support

Many RA survivors will have encountered difficulties in accessing support. Non specialised services may have difficulty believing the survivor and separating real experiences from perceived mental health problems. 

For those that do believe the reality - the sudden awareness of the existence of RA can be detrimental to the support person that previously had no knowledge of this type of abuse. 

RANS carefully vets and trains every support volunteer so that they are equipped to safely offer a quality support service to survivors.

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