The South Yorkshire Sexual Violence Partnership (SYSVP) consists of three specialist sexual violence providers:
Barnsley Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Service
Rotherham Abuse, Advocacy and Counselling Service
Doncaster Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Service
ABOUT US
Independent support you can trust
Our Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVA) offer independent, confidential help and emotional support to adults and children, living in South Yorkshire, who have experienced sexual harm at any time in their lives and who have reported, or are considering reporting, their experience to the police.
For those that are considering reporting, we know that the idea of talking to the Police about what happened to you or giving evidence in court can be frightening and overwhelming, but we also know that survivors of sexual violence want and deserve justice.
You can report incidents of sexual harm to the police whether they happened recently or a long time ago. We recommend that if you are considering reporting your experiences that you contact us as we understand that this can be a very difficult decision, particularly if you’re not familiar with the criminal justice process.
HERE FOR YOU
How you can get help
If you need support, information or someone to talk to, our team is ready to help.
Good News
Across South Yorkshire, people, organisations and communities are working together to improve support, rasie awareness and create postive change.
New Resources Available Online
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Supporting Survivors through Independent Advocacy
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Expanding Support Across South Yorkshire
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Community Event Raises Awareness
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Across South Yorkshire, people, organisations and communities are working together to improve support, rasie awareness and create postive change.
View our latest resources, events and stories.
RASSO booklet
A survivors guide to support and reporting.Hackenthorpe lodge, guide to the SARC
Information on the adult sexual assault referral centre.Journey through the children’s SARC
A detailed view of the children’s sexual assault referral centre.CPS guide to trial
Information for victims attending trial.
The South Yorkshire Sexual Violence Partnership is commissioned by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.