Axis ISVA Service recognises that it can be hard to report a rape or sexual assault. Axis have an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service who is there to help anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted, or sexually abused at some time in their life either in the past or present. The ISVA Service believes in choice, empowerment and providing information to help make informed decisions about the future. They are an independent professional organisation with a qualified and highly skilled team. An Independent Sexual Violence Advisor who is known as an ISVA can talk to you in complete confidence and will listen and support you through what you are experiencing. They will offer impartial information about your options and choices when navigating through the criminal justice system. ISVAs are support workers and advocates who are entirely focussed on you and enable you to access those services you may need in the aftermath of the trauma you have experienced. Axis’ ISVA team will treat everything in the strictest confidence and be guided by your wishes. The support provided will vary dependent on your needs and particular circumstances. What happens next is entirely your decision. For all Clients they will:Assess your needs and risks to youDevelop an individual service specific to your needsHelp to access services to which you are entitledProvide face to face and telephone contactHelp develop your own support networkExplain criminal, legal, and if relevant civil remedies and housing optionsKeep other agencies informed about important changes.Consider child protection issues and follow local safeguarding procedures.They also have Children and Young people ISVA’s (CHISVAS) who can offer support to children and young people from the age of 5-17years old. Axis also have a Family ISVA (FISVA) who is able to offer emotional and practical support to any family member who is impacted by someone’s experience of sexual violence. This can include support for partners/husbands/wives, and the family members, they support any age and work alongside ISVAs and ChISVAs. The family ISVA service can also take referrals to complete short term pieces of work with educating parents on online safety and safety planning and prevention. 01743 243 007 (Shropshire) 01952 586790 (Telford) ISVA Service Leaflet https://www.axiscounselling.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Axis-Counselling-and-ISVA-Leaflet-November-2020.pdf Axis Counselling Website https://www.axiscounselling.org.uk/ Axis Counselling – Contact https://www.axiscounselling.org.uk/contact-us/ Free. We're sorry but <%= htmlWebpackPlugin.options.title %> doesn't work properly without JavaScript enabled. Please enable it to continue.
