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New partnership with British Transport Police

We’re excited to announce our partnership with British Transport Police (BTP) to become the first force to provide consistent, national support for victims of serious sexual violence.

Through this partnership, we offer Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) to be a single point of contact for victims of rape and serious sexual assault in England and Wales. With existing provisions in Scotland through Rape Crisis Scotland, BTP can now offer this service right across Great Britain.  

Read BTP’s Press Release

The partnership has already seen four referrals for victims of the most serious of sexual offences. 

BTP Detective Superintendent Sam Painter said: “As a national force it is vitally important that we provide consistent and dedicated support to victims of rape and serious sexual assault right across Great Britain.  

“Tackling sexual violence towards women and girls is a top priority for BTP, and this new partnership with The Survivors Trust reaffirms our commitment to getting justice for victims of this horrific criminality.   

Fay Maxted, Chief Executive of The Survivors Trust said: “We are really excited to be working with British Transport Police on this project. We know there is a huge need for survivors who experience rape or serious sexual offences to be able to access support or advice as soon as they can.  

“To know that there is now a really easy and convenient way for them to be referred to an ISVA is something we are really pleased to support.” 

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