Advocacy VSV (360G-tnlcomfund-0045356078)

Advocacy VSV works across the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area to advocate on behalf of and support victims of sexual assault through each stage of the Criminal Justice System in Northern Ireland. Over three years they are using a £134053 grant to expand their service so they can help more people. The service includes providing information on the Criminal Justice System Victim’s Rights and Health services and referring victims into other services in the community to ensure they are supported. A vital part of the service is early support within 24 hours of being referred following a trauma. The project will also buy a client management system that will support reporting and evaluation.