What is the role of the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor?

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What is the role of the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor? Claire Kerman

Help clients navigate the criminal Justice process Practical information and and emotional support

Died a few days after giving evidence following a lethal overdose. “...traumatised after being accused of lying in court.” “I can see why nobody comes forward. I can see how people crack under the pressure” In quest into her death was told she “spiralled into despair” after giving evidence.

Shocked Embarrassed/humiliated Disempowered Angry Anxious Who can I trust? What happens next? What about my health? Am I going mad? It’s my fault…

Risks/Vulnerabilities Poor mental health Substance misuse Domestic Abuse Physical Disability Learning Difficulty/Disabilities Dependents at risk? Homelessness

Risk assessment Identify risk Manage it Referrals

Safeguarding Team Social care Drug and Alcohol Teams GP Victim Support Tailored referral (Google) Counselling Police

What do our clients want? Respect Dignity Support Information Compassion Empathy Professionalism

Managing expectations…

Support through court Outlining special measures Attending Pre-Court Visit with client at Court Supporting through Court process Ensuring emotional support is available post-trial Always have access to centre.

Baroness Stern Independent Review into how rape complaints are handled in England and Wales. Published 2010 Explore the ways in which the attrition rate can be reduced and how to fairly increase the conviction rate.

We recommend ISVAs be seen as: An intrinsic part of the way rape complaints are dealt with. As the Service that enables the rest to operate effectively. A crucial part of the way the state fulfils its obligation to victims of violence.

Sarah 13th January 2012 assaulted 5th July 2013 Sarah referred herself to St Marys for support for support 13th July 2013 Pre court visit 27th July 2013 Adjourned 20th January 2014 Hung Jury 2nd June 2014… Not Guilty

Questions. Claire Kerman ISVA St Marys SARC claire. kerman@cmft. nhs Questions? Claire Kerman ISVA St Marys SARC claire.kerman@cmft.nhs.uk Tel 0161 7012321