Rotherham sexual assault survivor says violence against women and girls is ‘national emergency’
Milly Travis – from Rotherham – was sexually assaulted by her mum’s then partner in 2023
Last updated 12th Feb 2026
A South Yorkshire sexual assault survivor has described violence against women & girls as a 'national emergency'.
Milly Travis from Rotherham was sexually assaulted by her mum's ex-partner at her home back in 2023.
She's decided to waive her right to anonymity and is now calling for stricter restraining orders to prevent perpetrators being able to see their victims.
The 20-year-old’s worst nightmare came true in November last year when the man who assaulted her turned up outside of her workplace.
Andrew Wilcox, of Howard Road in Rotherham, was given a restraining order preventing him from contacting Milly after he was jailed in 2024.
However he was released after serving 7 months of a 13-month sentence and the terms of his restraining order don't prevent him from being in the same area as the woman he attacked.
Milly, who was 18 years old when she was sexually assaulted, says the rules need to be tougher:
“I’m calling for Mill’s law to be in place for all sexual violence victims – so they can have a full restraining order against their perpetrators.
“We need change.
“This will make it harder for them to encounter survivors in public, and if they do, they’ll have to leave immediately.
“The man who sexually assaulted me knew where I worked.
“The sexual assault has knocked my confidence a lot, but I will always come out stronger at the other side.
“I’ve got an amazing support system to help me push through each day.
“I don’t think there is enough awareness around the sexual violence of young adults; it’s a national emergency.
“This is now my life; I’m always going to be a survivor – I’m not a victim, I’m a survivor of it, and that is what’s getting me through it.”
A spokesperson from South Yorkshire Police told us:
“We recognise the importance of keeping victims updated on the development of their case throughout an investigation and criminal justice proceedings, as a crucial part of them feeling supported and that justice has been served in line with their wishes.
“Officers carried out a thorough investigation into this victim's case, and the offender was convicted and jailed following our enquiries.
“We are determined to continue working with our colleagues across the criminal justice sector, and learning from feedback from victims, to ensure the service and care they receive is delivered in line with the Victims' Code of Practice at all stages of the process.”