My role

As a SWISVA my role is to support women who sex work and have experienced sexual violence. I work 1:1 with women to help to facilitate their recovery. This can include (but is not limited to) support through each stage of the criminal justice system, if women choose to report the sexual violence they have experienced; liaising with the police and the Crown Prosecution Service to make this process as smooth as possible. More holistically, I provide advocacy around accessing other services, such as healthcare and housing, crisis support, and support to access recovery spaces. This requires working in partnership with many different agencies. Offering trauma informed emotional support to victim survivors of sexual violence underpins all of the practical assistance I provide.

My background