It varies according to your needs. ISVAs can help with:
- providing impartial information and advice to those considering reporting sexual offences
- understanding the criminal justice process and supporting people from report to court as well as in the months following a trial
- liaising with the police, if you have reported the crime
- providing emotional support
- supporting your welfare and safety through a process of risk assessment and safety planning
- advocating on your behalf to enable you to exert some influence on processes that concern you
- providing practical help with issues such as housing and benefits
- putting you in touch with other services that may benefit you, such as specialist counselling or domestic violence support
- referring to agencies who can help you with specialist needs, such as counselling, sexual health, mental health, substance misuse and housing
- assisting you to apply for criminal injuries compensation
