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SWA's Independent Sexual Violence Advice (ISVA) Service supports survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse with advocacy, practical and emotional support and counselling, whether or not they choose to report to the police.

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SWA support victims of domestic abuse, rape and sexual violence, sexual exploitation and human trafficking in the West Midlands.

SWA's IDVA (Independent Domestic Abuse Advice) service supports victims of domestic abuse who are at risk of harm from intimate partners, ex-partners or family members, with the aim of securing their safety and the safety of their children.

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Sandwell Women’s Aid provides safe, secure and supportive accommodation which is available 24 hours a day for women and their children escaping domestic abuse. Our services are accessible for all women, regardless of age, culture, disability, ethnicity or sexuality.

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Options for Life have provided high quality care for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism since 1988. We currently offer community outreach, Online activities and building based opportunities. Staff will enable you to maintain your independence and where needed, encourage and support you to learn new and maintain independent living skills. Staff are trained to deal with and support participants that may have sensory needs, set routines and may require specialist support. Our service is flexible, and we will work with you and your family to support you to make any changes to your chosen programme or to try new experiences. Our aim is to provide a service that will enhance your life, health and well being and support you to build on all your strengths have fun and be as independent as you possibly can.

Oak Green Lodge is also home to our Head Office.

We are a Third Party Reporting Centre - where a person can report a hate crime confidentially, whether you have been a victim or witness, if you do not want to report directly to the police. Reporting Centre staff are trained in dealing with incidents of hate crime and can help someone to get the support that you may need, after experiencing or witnessing a hate crime.

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We are a helpline to support people struggling with poor mental health. We support communities which are unable to get help due to stigmas and cultural barriers through a confidential helpline service.

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Sandwell Women’s Aid offer a number of awareness and support programmes in schools that: raise awareness of domestic violence, sexual violence and sexual exploitation; challenge negative myths and stereotypes held around domestic violence, gender and culture; provide information, skills and knowledge to allow children and young people to access support networks; and identify potential/current victims of abuse and offer them further support.

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SWA's specialist Young People's ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Adviser) offers support and advice to any survivors of rape and sexual violence aged 11-18.

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The key services offered include:

* Emotional and practical support: Individualised support to meet the survivor's emotional and practical needs.
* Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) A professional who provides advice and advocacy for survivors navigating the legal and support systems.
* Counselling: Emotional healing through professional therapeutic services.
* Advocacy: Ensuring the survivor's views are respected by authorities and service providers.
* Culturally sensitive services: A commitment to respecting equality, diversity, and being sensitive to the needs of marginalised communities, such as LGBTT and BME.
* Interpreting services: Access to language support for non-English speakers.
* Legal process support: Guidance through the police, prosecution, and court systems.
* Criminal Injuries Compensation: Assistance with applying for compensation for trauma-related injuries.

Our counsellors at Survivors of D & R CIC work with individuals and couples helping them to resolve their day to day difficulties in their relationships and their own lives.

We serve our local community in providing a safe space for people to come and report any hate related incidents that they have experienced directly or witnessed.
Our organisation has been approved by the West Midlands Police as a third party reporting centre for hate crime related incidents.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Polish, Eastern European

Victim Support Sandwell operates to empower victims of crime through their journey of recovery. We provide free help and confidential support and information about appropriate services to help in your time of need.