ASC (Abuse Survivors Clinic)

We recently appointed a number of new ISVAs to grow our advocacy service, here is a guest blog post from one of our news ISVAs, Natalie Harris about our work at the Abuse Survivors Clinic.

Hi, my name is Natalie and I am a ‘newbie’ ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advocate) here at RSVP. Having previously worked in the field of addiction, supporting and empowering people is what I enjoy most, which reinforces that my day to day role is more than just a job.

The role of ISVA is so broad and varied that it is not the easiest to define. In a nutshell, we support and advocate for clients/service users that are survivors of sexual violence.  This entails support throughout the legal process, identifying, signposting and/or supporting practically with unmet needs and providing emotional support.

I see my role as walking by the side of the client and supporting with each step they take on their journey.

ASC

In order to continue to strive towards the delivery of a seamless service for our clients, we have recently embarked upon a fresh working partnership with Umbrella sexual health services. One of the latest projects is the ASC (Abuse Survivors Clinic) clinic.  This clinic operates 2-3 times per month on a Wednesday at Whittall Street Clinic, Whittall Street, Birmingham, B4 6DH and is available for survivors of abuse, providing specialised, sensitive support around sexual health screenings.  In addition, clients have the opportunity to explore support options available with an ISVA from RSVP who will be present at every ASC.

The schedule for this clinic is as follows:

8^th June 2016

22^nd June 2016

6^th July 2016

20^th July 2016

3^rd August 2016

17^th August 2016

31^st August 2016

14^th September 2016

28^th September 2016

12^th October 2016

26^th October 2016

9^th November 2016

23^rd November 2016

7^th December 2016

To access the clinic please contact: 0121 237 5700