Recent sexual violence with reporting
↓ ENTRY POINT
POLICE
Reports to the police will usually come through 101, 999, or through a local police station. In recent cases the police will take the person reporting to the SARC if that’s what they want.
SARC
The SARC will offer a forensic exam, emotional, medical and practical care. They will refer onto the ISVA service and other health and support services. They can provide counselling for recent attacks.
INDEPENDENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVISOR (ISVA)
The ISVAs provide support throughout the reporting process. If a case goes forward they will offer support throughout the case. If the case does not go forward they will provide 8 weeks of support. They will signpost and refer to ongoing support.
Recent sexual violence without reporting
↓ ENTRY POINT
SARC
The SARC will offer a forensic exam, emotional, medical and practical care. They can refer onto the ISVA service and other health and support services. They can provide counselling for recent attacks. They will not force someone to report the attack to the police.
INDEPENDENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVISOR (ISVA)
The ISVAs can provide 8 weeks of support to someone not going through the criminal justice process. They will signpost and refer to ongoing support.
ONGOING SUPPORT
This can be provided through:
- Helplines
- Counselling
- Group work
- Online forums
- E-mail support
Non-recent sexual violence with reporting
↓ ENTRY POINT
POLICE
Reports to the police will usually come through 101, 999, or through a local police station.
SARC
The SARC will offer emotional, medical and practical care. They will refer onto the ISVA service and other health and support services like SARSAS.
INDEPENDENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVISOR (ISVA)
The ISVAs provide support throughout the reporting process. If a case goes forward they will offer support throughout the case. If the case does not go forward they will provide 8 weeks of support. They will signpost and refer to ongoing support.
Non-recent sexual violence without reporting
↓ ENTRY POINT
INDEPENDENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVISOR (ISVA)
The ISVAs can provide 8 weeks of support to someone not going through the criminal justice. They will signpost and refer to ongoing support.
ONGOING SUPPORT
This can be provided through:
- Helplines
- Counselling
- Group work
- Online forums
- E-mail support