RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE COUNSELLING CENTRE (DARLINGTON AND COUNTY DURHAM) CIO

Specialist trauma informed counselling and support for survivors of sexual violence

Peer support groups for sexual abuse survivors

To strengthening the volunteer counsellor and emotional support Team.

One off gift to support with the cost of living crisis

We would like to support and train four volunteers to give specialist counselling to survivors of sexual violence.

‘Cost of Living uplift: £500 to help projects meet their rising costs and respond to increased demand 31/10/2022’

Unrestricted grant over two years towards the core costs of Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre (Darlington & Co Durham)

The funding will be used to provide more counsellors meaning that survivors can access support sooner

This project will provide 1-2-1 counselling support for young people aged 13 to 18 who have experienced sexual violence. The work aims to improve health and wellbeing, maintain positive relationships and enable them to feel more in control of their ....more

This project will provide 1-2-1 counselling support for young people aged 13 to 18 who have experienced sexual violence. The work aims to improve health and wellbeing, maintain positive relationships and enable them to feel more in control of their lives.

To offer peer support groups.

To provide additional funding to allow national helpline providers and rape & sexual abuse support fund grant recipients to increase remote support in providing the Activities included in the grant agreement during the Covid-19 pandemic.

To provide additional funding to allow national helpline providers and rape & sexual abuse support fund grant recipients to increase remote support in providing the Activities included in the grant agreement during the Covid-19 pandemic.

To deliver group programmes for survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

Provision of Victim Services

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

Provision of Victim Services

One year core funding to support Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre (Darlington & Co Durham) to sustain their work to support work addressing Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Complex Social Issue (CSI) during COVID19

Launching an 18 month programme to increase and improve the digital reach

The funding will be used to research, develop, sustain and scale-up a counselling and preventative intervention programme - including sex and relationships education and sexual violence awareness and prevention workshops - for boys and girls across ....more

The funding will be used to research, develop, sustain and scale-up a counselling and preventative intervention programme - including sex and relationships education and sexual violence awareness and prevention workshops - for boys and girls across the area._x000D_ _x000D_ The SELFIE (Sexual Exploitation Love Friendship Empowerment) project is funded by RC for a period of 5 years ending March 2020. Practice and learning over the funding period have culminated in the development of a specialist programme surpassing target outcomes and impact; and which local beneficiaries and stakeholders want to sustain and extend locally to meet identified need._x000D_ _x000D_ Development routes to be considered and tested:_x000D_ ' Extensive rollout of the SELFIE project in school and community settings to reach more young people e.g. through producing a package of training, tools and session plans_x000D_ ' Develop a participatory model where appropriate involving young people in the co-production of the programme_x000D_ ' Adapt and improve the programme for specific audiences, e.g. different age ranges, young people in the care system, young people who are parents; and specialised modules i.e. intimate partner violence, coercive control, pornography_x000D_ ' Research similar projects to develop best practice and the potential for partnership working _x000D_ ' Greater focus on networking and promoting the programme to maximise exposure and increase potential investment_x000D_ ' Sustaining the SELFIE project financially by researching the current education landscape and other delivery options within the community. _x000D_ _x000D_ RSACC has been delivering specialist counselling services for 24 years and receives funding from a wide range of sources (for counselling services, and not preventative intervention for young people).

Continuation funding of running costs of a project providing support for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence Yr1

To provide ‘A Tailored Approach for People who May Be Disadvantaged because of Discrimination and/or as a Consequence of Protected Characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 or Other People with Specific and Unmet Needs.

To provide independent, specialist support to female and male victims of rape and sexual abuse, including victims of child sexual abuse.

towards three years' continuation funding of a project in County Durham that provides support for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence

Our project aims to support women and girls who have experienced sexual violence through providing specialist long term counselling. The core outcome we will support women to achieve is to increase their health and wellbeing. We expect clients to ....more

Our project aims to support women and girls who have experienced sexual violence through providing specialist long term counselling. The core outcome we will support women to achieve is to increase their health and wellbeing. We expect clients to improve across 5 key indicators of health and wellbeing; Feel better about themselves Understand about how the sexual violence has affected them Develop better coping strategies Take better care of themselves Feel more in control of their emotions In addition to the core outcome of improve their health and wellbeing we also measure clients progress against 4 additional outcomes. These include; Feel empowered to take more control over their lives Are more able to access support; Are more able to develop and maintain positive relationships with others; Feel more able to assert their views and their rights. During the last year clients who completed the counselling process achieved the following outcomes: o 100% of survivors have better physical and emotional health and well-being o 100% of survivors are empowered to take more control over their lives o 100% of survivors are more able to access support o 49% of survivors are more able to develop and maintain positive relationships with others o 100% of survivors are more able to assert their views and their rights Below is feedback from a client who have received counselling in the past year demonstrating some of the outcomes clients are able to achieve through counselling. I felt it really helped with my high levels of anxiety and depression. In the last 9 months with the support given to me I've turned my life around. I feel positive, very happy and looking forward to the future.

This project will provide 1-2-1 counselling support to young people from Durham who have experienced sexual violence. As a result, overall health and wellbeing will improve, self-esteem will increase and positive relationships will be maintained.

RSACC will develop a peer support group programme for survivors of sexual and domestic violence in Darlington and County Durham. Over 12 months we will deliver three 12 week programmes of peer support which will support a total of 36 women. Through ....more

RSACC will develop a peer support group programme for survivors of sexual and domestic violence in Darlington and County Durham. Over 12 months we will deliver three 12 week programmes of peer support which will support a total of 36 women. Through this project we will support women who have survived sexual violence to;Improve their wellbeingFeel more empoweredFeel more connected to othersThrough the peer support group we will provide women who have experienced sexual violence a safe, women only space where they are able to share their experiences, talk about their mental health and the trauma of sexual violence. Women will have the opportunity to be themselves and build connections and supportive relationships with others allowing them to learn from and support other women who have the common experience of sexual violence.The group will be facilitated by Volunteer Coordinator who has years of experience of delivering group programmes. She will be supported by volunteers and Peer Leaders with lived experience of sexual violence. The groups focus will be directed by its members who will decide on the topics and activities they wish to explore over the 12 weeks.

To provide counselling for survivors of sexual violence.

Volunteer recruitment to support survivors of sexual violence

To provide a tailored approach for people who may be disadvantaged because of discrimination and/or as a consequence of protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 or other people with specific and unmet needs.

Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence in Darlington and County Durham

Towards group support for victims.

Towards volunteer support for survivors of sexual violence.

Continuation funding for volunteer co-ordinator salary and on costs Year 3

Continuation funding for volunteer co-ordinator salary and on costs Year 2

Nearly half a million adults are sexually assaulted in England and Wales each year with only approximately 15% of assaults reported to the Police. The effects of domestic and sexual violence are long lasting and it can take years for people to speak ....more

Nearly half a million adults are sexually assaulted in England and Wales each year with only approximately 15% of assaults reported to the Police. The effects of domestic and sexual violence are long lasting and it can take years for people to speak out about their experiences and get the help they need to move on from the trauma which can lead to mental health issues, drug and alcohol problems or self harm and suicide. The Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre provides support to women and men over 12 years of age across County Durham through long term therapeutic support, a telephone listening service and group recovery sessions, this grant will support the salary of their CEO to help increase access to sustainable funding sources.

Nearly half a million adults are sexually assaulted in England and Wales each year with only approximately 15% of assaults reported to the Police. The effects of domestic and sexual violence are long lasting and it can take years for people to speak ....more

Nearly half a million adults are sexually assaulted in England and Wales each year with only approximately 15% of assaults reported to the Police. The effects of domestic and sexual violence are long lasting and it can take years for people to speak out about their experiences and get the help they need to move on from the trauma which can lead to mental health issues, drug and alcohol problems or self harm and suicide. The Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre provides support to women and men over 12 years of age across County Durham through long term therapeutic support, a telephone listening service and group recovery sessions, this grant will support the salary of their CEO to help increase access to sustainable funding sources.

Nearly half a million adults are sexually assaulted in England and Wales each year with only approximately 15% of assaults reported to the Police. The effects of domestic and sexual violence are long lasting and it can take years for people to speak ....more

Nearly half a million adults are sexually assaulted in England and Wales each year with only approximately 15% of assaults reported to the Police. The effects of domestic and sexual violence are long lasting and it can take years for people to speak out about their experiences and get the help they need to move on from the trauma which can lead to mental health issues, drug and alcohol problems or self harm and suicide. The Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre provides support to women and men over 12 years of age across County Durham through long term therapeutic support, a telephone listening service and group recovery sessions, this grant will support the salary of their CEO to help increase access to sustainable funding sources.

Towards Continuation funding for volunteer co-ordinator salary and on costs Year 1

This charity works with people who are at risk of abuse or a victims of abuse. The grant will pay the salary for the Chief Executive Officer and the salary for the Data Performance Management System Administrator.

Towards Salary and on costs of a Volunteer Co-ordinator post Year 3