Horizon Sexual Violence Services
Our Horizon sexual violence services offer support to women and men who have been victims of rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse
>> Visit our Horizon sexual violence services website: www.horizonsvs.org.uk
Our Horizon Services:
Independent Sexual Violence Advisor
The Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) is a victim-focused advisor who works with women, men and children over the age of 13 who have been victims of rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse at anytime in their life.
This Gwent-wide service is completely confidential, unless there is a significant risk to you or others and telling someone would make a difference.
How the ISVA can help
The support the ISVA provides will vary from case to case depending on your requirements.
She can:
- Help you decide if you wish to report to the police
- Give you information about the legal process and your rights
- Support you in all stages of the legal process if you have made a report to the police
- Support you when you give evidence in court
- Assist you with contacting the police and prosecution service
- Talk with you about your situation in a safe space
- Listen to you, find out what your needs are and assist you to gain support from other agencies
- Work with you if you do not wish to report to the police
In an emergency, always call the police on 999. If you want to report an abuse that has already happened, or a suspicion of abuse, call the police on 101.
How to refer to the ISVA
Referrals can be made through Cyfannol Women’s Aid, you can self-refer, or be referred by an agency.
Complete the referral form to make a referral.
Gwent Sexual Violence Counselling Service
This service has been set up to provide counselling to female and male adult survivors of sexual abuse who live in the Gwent area. Free confidential counselling is available to any adult living in the Gwent area who is currently experiencing or has in the past experienced sexual abuse.
Visit the Horizon Counselling page for further information.
The Sexual Violence Recovery Toolkit Programme
A 12-week programme that helps survivors, who are in a position to take part in a group, come to terms with their experiences and develop positive lifestyle and coping strategies.
If you would like to know more about this programme, please get in touch.
Sexual and Financial Exploitation Team
This Gwent-wide service provides information, advice, support and advocacy services to adults and young people who are currently, or are at risk of, experiencing sexual or financial exploitation.
If you would like to know more about this project, please get in touch.
Peer Support Group
This group brings together people with shared experiences to support each other, offering useful information on coping with the trauma of sexual violence and abuse, and introducing ideas and approaches that others have found helpful.
Creative Therapies
We offer a range of creative therapies, including art therapy and equine therapy, as part of our commitment to providing holistic support. Art therapy is delivered on a group basis, with participants meeting for weekly sessions (online or in-person) over the course of each programme.
New group-based support options are being developed all the time. Please visit horizonsvs.org.uk or follow Horizon SVS on Facebook or Instagram for latest details.
Visit www.horizonsvs.org.uk for further information.