Our helpline is a much needed service offering support to women and girls who have been affected by rape or sexual violence at any time in their lives. Firstly, please check the dates and times of the Selection Day and training course (see below) which takes place in our Leeds city centre premises. If you can’t make
Read MoreDue to significant demand for specialist counselling on our small team, we have had to take the difficult decision to temporarily close our waiting lists for counselling and are not able to accept any new referrals until further notice. The waiting list will be reviewed monthly and updates will be posted on our website so
Read MorePlease consider making a donation to our Winter Giving Campaign, every penny we receive will go directly to the costs of running our helpline and providing counselling and advocacy services. £5 could keep our confidential helpline open for one hour, giving women and girls vital listening support in their moment of need. £15 could cover
Read MoreWe are really excited to be holding our first ever service user forum at the centre next month. If you have used our helpline, counselling or advocacy services within the past 18 months and would be interested in attending this event please contact us at info@sarsvl.org.uk. We know that for many of our service users,
Read More1.What is an ISVA? Independent Sexual Violence Advocates/Advisors (ISVAs) are trained to provide emotional and practical support to survivors of rape, sexual abuse and sexual assault who have reported to the police or are considering reporting to the police. 2. What inspired you to become an ISVA? AB: – I have been engaged with the
Read MoreAn opportunity has arisen within our Counselling Service which would allow a qualified and experienced Counsellor/Psychotherapist to contribute to the steering and development of a specialist Counselling Service for adult female survivors of rape and sexual violence. The Sub Group meets on a monthly basis with the Counselling Service Co-Ordinator to discuss matters relating
Read MoreIt’s been one year since the launch of SARSVL’s Counselling Service! Female survivors in Leeds are able to request specialist counselling to support their mental health following rape and sexual violence. SARSVL is pleased to offer this in addition to our Helpline Service and Advocacy Service. At present, we are the only organisation in Leeds
Read MoreOur helpline is a much needed service offering support to women and girls who have been affected by rape or sexual violence at any time in their lives. Firstly, please check the dates and times of the Selection Day and training course at the end of this post, (see below) which takes place in our Leeds city
Read MoreSARSVL are looking for a woman to join our team in the newly created post of Service Support Co-ordinator. The primary purpose of the role is to manage all referrals into our frontline services and lead on the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of SARSVL services and activities. 21 hours per week, £28,203 pro rata (£16,922
Read MoreSARSVL is looking to enter into a contract with a freelance Bid-writing professional. Two of our current funding contracts are coming to an end in March 2018 and in order to secure the future of the organisation we are looking for experienced bid writers to apply to an already identified list of funders. Due to
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