Support After Rape and Sexual Violence Leeds (SARSVL)

Area Covered:

Leeds, West Yorkshire (whole Leeds District / Leeds City Council area)

Introduction

SARSVL is an intersectional feminist organisation that exists to support those whose lives have been affected by sexual violence and abuse. We provide support in ways that centre, uphold and address the voice, rights and needs of women, girls and nonbinary people who feel our women-centred approach is right for them. We challenge and disrupt narratives and systems that enable and perpetuate sexual violence and abuse, working towards their elimination. We offer a diverse range of integrated services, led and informed by the people we support and tailored to their needs.

Services Offered

One-to-one counselling, including in-person, online, EMDR, dramatherapy, dance/movement therapy, pre-trial and through interpreters (for adults only, aged 18+). Therapeutic groupwork including psychoeducation, arts-based, peer spaces. Emotional support helpline by Freephone, text and email. Outreach support (one-to-one and group-based) with marginalised and underserved survivors. Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy (ISVA), including practical and emotional support throughout Criminal Justice processes.

Services For

Women & girls (including cis and trans women & girls) and nonbinary people (who feel our women-centred approach is right for them) aged 13+, who’ve experienced child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, rape or any kind of sexual violence at any time in their lives

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