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The rapist, who took advantage of his victim, then abused a young girl

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A man who raped a woman and then sexually abused a young girl has been jailed for 12 years and six months. The rape victim said no court verdict could heal the pain she suffered.

In a statement read out to Cardiff Crown Court, the woman raped by 40-year-old Anthony Lewis said he took advantage of her at a vulnerable time in her life and that after what she had been through she was determined to help others to help them “face their situation.” perpetrators and find a voice”.

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Lewis, of Rectory Road, Barry, appeared in court on one count of rape of an adult, six counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 – touching the girl’s breasts and genitals – and one count of inciting a child under 13 to commit sexual assault Sex condemned during sexual activities by asking her to touch his penis. He already has a previous conviction for driving.

In a statement read out in court, the rape victim said it was difficult to put into words the harm Lewis caused her. She said the defendant left her afraid to go shopping or even go for a walk. Although she thanked those who contributed to the conviction, she said no court verdict could heal the pain she suffered.

Byron Broadstock, for Lewis, said the defendant had difficulty coming to terms with the jury’s verdicts. Recorder Carl Harrison sentenced Lewis to 12 years and six months in prison. He was also subject to a sexual harassment prevention order and an indefinite restraining order.

Get support if you are a victim of abuse

Support for survivors of sexual abuse is available from many different charities and organizations. The following non-exhaustive list contains contact details for services that can help you if you are affected by the issues raised in this article.

Life center

  • 0808 802 0808 (toll free)
  • 07717 989 022 (Textline)
  • lifecentre.uk.com
  • Support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse and those who support them. Includes a hotline, text support and email advice.

The National Association for People Abuses in Childhood (NAPAC)

  • 0808 801 0331
  • [email protected]
  • napac.org.uk
  • Supports adult survivors of any form of child abuse. Offers a hotline, email support and local services.

One in four

  • 0800 121 7114
  • oneinfour.org.uk
  • Provides advocacy services, counseling and resources to adults who have experienced childhood trauma or domestic or sexual abuse.

Safeline

  • 0808 800 5005 (National Male Survivor Hotline)
  • safeline.org.uk
  • Counseling centers for adults and young people who have experienced sexual abuse and rape.

The Survivors Trust

  • 0808 8010 818
  • thesurvivorstrust.org
  • Lists local specialist services for survivors of sexual violence, including lawyers and independent sexual violence advisors (ISVAs).

Rape crisis in England and Wales

  • 0808 802 9999
  • rapecrisis.org.uk
  • Support for women and girls affected by rape, sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence. Provides details of local centers.

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