Useful links
The Stella Project has teamed up with The Haven at St Mary's in Paddington and Westminster Mind to identify how sexual violence advocacy and mental health services currently support victims of rape and sexual assualt who have mental health problems, what additional needs this group of survivors have and how we can meet those needs most effectively. With this aim, we are asking sexual violence advocates (ISVAs), as well as domestic violence advocates who have experience of working with survivors of sexual violence (IDVAs/IDSVAs), and all mental health workers to complete a short survey:ISVAs, IDVAs and IDSVAs: www.surveymonkey.com/s/RVBFG3JMental health workers: www.surveymonkey.com/s/D9TS822The surveys will be available until February 29th 2012. We will be sharing the findings from the surveys and showcasing examples of good practice on working with survivors of sexual violence who experience mental illness at a free morning seminar (10-12.30) on March 22nd at Westminster Mind. For more information or to book your place, please contact Jennifer Holly on 07866 105 093 or at jennifer.holly@avaproject.org.uk.
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Together We Can End Violence Against Women and Girls Consultation
Consultation: Consultation Document for Leicester City Council Domestic Violence Services-
Starts 11/11/2011 Finishes 03/02/2012
Have your say, see more information about the consltation and take part in the online questionnaire here- www.leicester.gov.uk/dvconsultation
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POLICE: 0116 222 2222 In an emergency always dial 999
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MENS ADVICE LINE: 0808 8010327 National helpline providing advice and support for men in abusive relationships www.mensadviceline.org.uk
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VICTIM SUPPORT: 0116 25566280 Free, confidential help for victims and witnesses of crime
www.victimsupport.org.uk
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FIRST STEP: 0116 2548535 Support for adult male survivors of sexual abuse
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BROKEN RAINBOW: 0300 9995428 National helpline supporting LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse
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LGBT: 0116 2547412 Leicester Lesbian Gay, Bisexual & transgender Centre
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DVIRP HELPLINE: 0116 2550004 Support for men and women affected by domestic abuse
www.dvirp.co.uk