Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVA) are victim-focussed advocates who work with victims of serious sexual crimes.
They enable victims to access services they need in the aftermath of the abuse they have experienced and to support them throughout the criminal justice process as necessary.
The purpose of this decision is to award funding to Arch North East. This is to enable the continuation of a full time ISVA post that provides a crucial high quality support service to victims across Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool areas of Cleveland.