Participants are needed for a research study at the University of Sheffield, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The VOICE study explores the experiences and support needs of South Asian women who have been affected by abuse in childhood, with the aim of improving culturally informed health and social care responses.

To take part you must meet the following requirements:

• A South Asian woman aged 18 or over, currently living in England UK
• Transgender women are welcome
• Experienced child sexual abuse (before age 18)
• All ethnicities, religions and backgrounds within South Asian communities are welcome

Participation involves one confidential conversation of 60–90 minutes with a South Asian female researcher, either in person or online. Support and safeguarding arrangements will be discussed before any interview takes place. Language support is available in Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali and Gujarati. Honoraria and travel expenses are offered.

All interviews will be conducted using trauma-informed approaches, in a safe, confidential setting with a trained researcher who understands the cultural context. Specialist support referrals will be available if needed. No identifying details will appear in any reports or publications.

Please only take part if it feels safe for you to do so.

To find out more or to express your intent privately, please contact Sarosh Iqbal at sarosh.iqbal@sheffield.ac.uk, or scan the QR code on the flyer above.