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Independent Sexual Violence Advisor
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An ISVA is an independent worker who can provide practical and emotional support to people who have been raped or sexually assaulted
at any time in their lives. ISVA's are specially trained to explore any options that may be available to you, provide you with information and enable you to make choices.
They offer free, non-judgmental support to suit your needs and will work with you to decide what kind of support you may require. They will not pressure you into making any decisions.
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- Offer free, confidential support by phone or in
person.
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- If you do feel you would like to meet with the ISVA,
they will meet at a place and time that is
convenient to you.
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- Provide information about any options that may be
available to you and support you to make informed
decisions.
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- Complete risk assessments and safety plans.
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- Provide information and support you in accessing
services that you feel you would benefit from; these
could include counselling, drug and alcohol
services, sexual health and housing options.
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- Support you to attend appointments. For example,
medical appointments (including SAFE Centre),
health clinics and solicitor appointments.
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- Support you to access protection such as injuctions
and restraining orders.
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An ISVA can support both women and men over the age of 16 who live in the Blackpool area and have experienced sexual violence by a partner, ex-partner or family member.
If you do not match this criteria the ISVA can put you in touch with other services that may be able to help.
If you require further information or would like an ISVA to contact you please email your name (you can put an alias if you like) and contact number to isva@blackpooladvocacy.co.uk. Please note that all information is given in confidence and is secure.
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