Information on the support and help available for all types of crime can be found on the Derbyshire Victim Services website.
A new online booklet has been unveiled in Derbyshire to help survivors of sexual violence find help and support quickly.
‘Your Journey – Sexual violence – a survivor’s guide to support and reporting’ has been created by the Nottinghamshire Consent Coalition – a group of both statutory and voluntary organisations working together to raise awareness of consent and to reduce sexual violence.
Already in use across Nottinghamshire, the booklet has now been specially adapted in partnership with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) in Derbyshire for use across the county.
These insights not only highlighted the immense and devastating impact of these crimes on the lives of survivors but also revealed common barriers to accessing help including not knowing where to look for support and or which services to approach.
Survivors described support services as ‘life changing’ in the research, highlighting the importance of survivors being able to access the services they need easily.
As a result, ‘Your Journey’ is designed to help survivors access the information they need quickly and easily – and in one place.
The booklet contains advice and information about the different types of support available for survivors, such as guidance to help in making key personal decisions, and how an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) can provide support, alongside what to expect during an investigation and a court appearance. There is also a section on how to access support services if a report hasn’t been made to the police alongside a comprehensive list of support agencies in Derbyshire offering help and advice to all survivors.
Your Journey can be found on the Consent Coalition website.
Information on the support and help available for all types of crime can be found on the Derbyshire Victim Services website.