RAPE

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service

ISVA For Men & Women

Have you ever been?

· Raped

· Sexually Assaulted

· Sexually Abused

There is an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor who is known as an ISVA

who you can talk to in complete Confidence and who will listen and

support you through what you are experiencing. She will offer options and

choices and if necessary support you through the criminal justice system.

You do not have to go through it on your own.

Shropshire contacts:

Telephone: 01743 243 007

Mobile: 07548 826 103

e-mail: isva@axiscounselling.org.uk

Telford contacts:

Telephone: 01952 586 790

Mobile: 07548 826 104

e-mail: isva@axiscounselling.org.uk

Axis Counselling recognises that it can be really hard to report a rape or sexual assault.

That is why we have an ISVA service which is here to help anyone who has been raped,

sexually assaulted, or sexually abused at sometime in their life either in the past or present.

We believe in choice and providing information to help make informed decisions about the future.

We are an independent professional organisation with a qualified and highly skilled team.

For all Clients we will:

· Assess your needs and risks to you.

· Develop an individual service specific to your needs.

· Help to access services to which you are entitled.

· Provide face to face and telephone contact.

· Help develop your own support network.

· Explain criminal, legal, and if relevant civil remedies and housing options.

· Keep other agencies informed about important changes.

· Consider child protection issues and follow local safeguarding procedures.

If clients report to the police we will:

· Explain your rights.

· Explain procedures.

· If you do decide to proceed we will support you through the criminal justice system.

· Support you with a witness statement and during the trial phase.

· Liaise with the police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) with/or on your behalf.

· Keep you informed about case progress on behalf of the police.

· Support with a pre-trial witness interview and anything during the court process.

· Consider any special measures necessary.

N.B  All of the above will only be done with the client’s permission except where

we believe a child or vulnerable adult may be at risk of significant harm.