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Baby Loss Awareness Week – 9-15 October

If you have experienced sexual violence and baby loss, we are here for you. No matter how or when it happened.

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BHM 2025

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month 2025, with our list of 31 Inspirational Black People nominated by our staff and trustees.

Joint Statement on Marilyn Manson Gig in Nottingham

While venues can choose who they host, we can respond with our feet and our wallets to uphold the values Nottingham is rightly proud of.

Council wants to hear from male and LGBTQ+ survivors

In updating their Safer Accommodation Strategy NCC wants to hear from males and LGBTQ+ experiencing or who have experienced domestic abuse.

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Blood tests help those with prostate concerns

For male survivors, fear of intimate examinations can be a barrier to prostate health. Now new tests can help make DRE a thing of the past.

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Men’s Health Week 2025

9-15 June is Men's Health Week. Join our event and take part in easy actions to remove barriers to men's wellbeing.

Statement on the Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act

Notts SVSS are proud to support survivors of sexual violence aged 18 and above, and this includes people who are trans.

Walk in My Shoes

Help Nottinghamshire Police with their work targeting violence against women and girls by completing the 'Walk in My Shoes' survey.

Peer Support Pilot Starting Soon

We will soon be running our Peer Support Scheme pilot, supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, and we would like to hear from you!

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Understanding Sexual Violence & Abuse in South Asian Communities

In this guest blog, Al-Hurraya, talks about impact of sexual violence in diverse communities and how we can all reduce barriers to support

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Domestic Abuse & Employers

Think employers don’t need to be worried about domestic abuse…? Think again! We share insights and a toolkit to help make your workplace safe.

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

Join us for a Week of Action from 3-9 February and show your support for survivors this Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week!

We’re Leaving X

Notts SVSS is leaving the X platform, but you can still join us on our other socials.

Supporting a Survivor

It can be hard knowing how to respond when someone tells us their experience of abuse. Read our blog on do's and don'ts during this time.

National Lottery Supports Peer Support Service

Notts SVSS to receive £468,621 over five years from The National Lottery Community Fund to set up a new Peer Support Service

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We Support IDEVASW

Today we stand with our red umbrellas and colleagues at POW, to call for an end to violence against sex workers

Baby Loss Awareness Week – 9-15 October

If you have experienced sexual violence and baby loss, we are here for you. No matter how or when it happened.

BHM 2024

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month 2024, with our list of 31 Inspirational Black People nominated by our staff and trustees.

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FFLM Position Statement on Self-Swabbing Kits

The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine issues a position statement on concerns raised around self-swabbing-kits for sexual assaults.

Notts SVSS Asa Services Renews Male Quality Standards Accreditation

The Quality Standards mark recognises our commitment to ensuring a quality service is delivered to male survivors.

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Men’s Health Week 2024

10-16 June is Men's Health Week. Join our event and take part in easy actions to remove barriers to men's wellbeing.

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Use Your Voice

Find out how you can use your voice to create change by giving feedback on our service and responding to government consultations.

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Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

Join us for a Week of Action from 5-11 February and show your support for survivors this Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week!

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What are you doing for male health this Movember?

Coinciding with Men's Health Month we're looking at male health concerns and ask what are you doing this Movember?

Prostate concerns after sexual abuse

For survivors of sexual abuse, prostate concerns can be hard to deal with. Re-share our article on Men's Health and the support available this #Movember.

BHM 2023

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month 2023, with our list of 31 Inspirational Black People nominated by our staff and trustees.

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Sex workers in Nottingham needed for study to improve their safety

Academics are working with POW Nottingham to develop a tool to improve sexual and serious crime reporting for sex workers in the city.

Notts SVSS Joins WEVAW Steering Group for a second year

The Write to End Violence Against Women Awards showcase journalism that writes responsibly on violence against women.

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Attorney General meets ISVAs

Our hard-working ISVA team are described as a 'Leading Light' in their work supporting survivors accessing the justice system.

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Have your say on your police experience

This anonymous survey for survivors of sexual violence wants to hear about your police experience and what improvements could be made.

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New A-Z drives more conversations on consent

A year after the original A-Z of Consent was put on public transport, a special edition Night-Time edition has now been launched

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Your Journey now available in 5 additional languages

The 'Your Journey' guide is made more accessible after being translated into Arabic, Farsi, Polish, Romanian and Urdu.

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Accessibility Tools Added to Website

At the start of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we are pleased to add the Recite Me accessibility tool to our website.

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Photo ID and Anonymous Voters

When Photo ID isn't Photo ID - how the new polling station requirements affect those who are registered to vote anonymously.

Safer Internet Day

7 February is Safer Internet Day, when we’re all challenged to think about how safe the internet is and what we can do about it.

Notts SVSS Asa Services Accredited with Male Quality Standards

The Quality Standards mark recognises our commitment to ensuring a quality service is delivered to male victims-survivors.

Posters Launched

Our new range of posters help to show that no matter what happened, or when, we are here to listen to you, believe you and support you.

Write to End Violence Against Women Awards is now UK Wide

It's the 10th WEVAW Awards and the first time they are UK wide. Find out how to nominate good journalism and our role in this year's awards.

How Your Feedback Helped us Create our Survivors Charter

Find out more about our Survivor's Charter, written in collaboration with survivors, which outlines how we work to support survivors using our service.

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Feeding Back into Notts SVSS

Whether it's something we did well, something we could've done better or you have a suggestion, find out how your feedback can help shape what we do.

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Covid-19: Keeping us all safe

We know that deciding which support method works for you is a personal choice. Find out how we are making in-person support safe during Covid-19.

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A-Z of Consent Arrives in Nottingham

The launch of a bus and tram wrapped in the A-Z of Consent encourages big and bold conversations on consent in Nottingham.

Asa Service – 6 months

Read our update on the first 6 months of running the Asa Hub and Therapy Service

Incidents of Spiking in Nottingham

Spiking: women should be able to go about their daily lives and to places such as pubs and clubs without the fear of being assaulted, sexually or otherwise.

Baby-Loss-Awareness-Week

If you have experienced sexual violence and baby loss, we are here for you. No matter how or when it happened.

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Hugging? Ask First-Don’t Assume

After a year of social distancing we need to talk about hugging, contact and consent...

Prostate concerns after sexual abuse

For survivors of sexual abuse, prostate concerns can be hard to deal with. Get the lowdown on what to look for and the support available.

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How do you… #ChooseToChallenge

Find out about the ways we can all choose to challenge the abusive behaviour of others.

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Asa support hub for adult survivors of sexual violence launches during Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

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CPS Consultation – Our Response

Read our response to the Crown Prosecution Service Consultation on changes to the RASSO legal guideance.

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Notts SVSS Commissioned to Run Survivor Hub

Notts SVS Services commissioned to provide the new Adult Sexual Violence Survivors Hub and Therapy Support Service in Nottinghamshire.

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CPS Consultation – Our Response

The Crown Prosecution Services (CPS) is currently consulting on changes to their pre-trial therapy guidance. Read our response here.

IPSO Review of Editor’s Code – Our Response

The IPSO review of the Editor's Code is a significant opportunity for us to challenge rape myths and misinformation in the press.

Consent Coalition launches in Nottingham

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week sees the launch of the Consent Coalition website and consent resources for the people of Nottingham/shire

Support After TV campaign needs you!

Our Support-After-TV campaign is taking a huge step forward and we are currently drafting guidelines to submit to Ofcom in response to their consultation

National Service Standards Met Again!

Notts SVSS have again met the Rape Crisis England and Wales National Service Standards and maintain membership of this valuable organisation.

IPSO Announces Editorial Code Review

IPSO's Review Consultation of their Editorial Code signifies a huge opportunity for us to get rid of rape myths and misinformation in the media.

Our General Election Asks

We have contacted General Election candidates in Nottingham/shire asking them to pledge to support survivors of sexual violence.

Understanding the needs of survivors of sexual violence in Nottinghamshire

Help commissioners understand how services can be targeted to best meet the needs of future survivors.

Guide to our Services Available in Other Languages

View or download our translated guide to services from our website.

IICSA Report – Our Response

On 31st July IICSA published its Report into the Children in the Care of Nottinghamshire Councils. See our response and details of support available here.

Extra Support when IICSA Publishes Report

Extra support will be available to survivors of child sexual abuse affected by the publication of the IICSA report for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

IICSA Publishes Report for Nottingham/shire

The IICSA has published its report into Children in the Care of Nottinghamshire Councils. You can access the report and details of support available here.

We’re on a Digital Transformation Journey

We're undertaking a digital review of our services to ensure that they help us to provide the best for our clients and staff both now and in the future.

Sign our Petition

We're asking for all UK TV networks to provide support information after all shows that feature sexual violence, across their live and digital platforms.

We’re Looking for Helpline Volunteers

We are currently recruiting for Helpline Volunteers, with the next round of training due to start in February.

Award for our ‘Exceptional’ ISVA Team

We are very pleased to be awarded a Lime Culture Award for being an ‘Exceptional ISVA Team’ in recognition of the outstanding support we offer.

A year of challenging violence against women and girls

Organisations in Nottingham look back together on some recent achievements that help to keep women safer in Nottingham/shire

We’ve Been Talking to IPSO About our #NoMoreRapeMyths Campaign

We have been helping IPSO with the creation of their guide for survivors of sexual violence, who are considering talking to the media.

Funding Secured for Two Important Services

We are delighted to have received funding to secure and enhance two of our vital services for survivors; the ISVA Service and our Survivors' Support Service

No More Rape Myths

Our @NoMoreRapeMyths Twitter campaign directly challenges media use of rape myths whilst encouraging responsible coverage on the issue of sexual violence.

We’ve Updated our Privacy Policy

We will look after any personal information that you share with us. This is central to our values as an organisation.

We’re on the Move!

Our building is getting too small and we have decided that it is time to look for new premises that will see us through the next 30 years.

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week

This week long spotlight spreads the message that any form of sexual abuse or sexual violence is unacceptable

Survivors Support Service

Our Survivors Support Service offers support to anyone aged 13 years and over who is a survivor of recent or non–recent institutional child sexual abuse.

A year of challenging violence against women and girls: 2016-17

Nottingham providers of specialist domestic and sexual violence services look back on some recent successes.

Consent Questionnaire

Nottinghamshire Police have launched a Consent Questionnaire top help increase understanding of consent and prevent sexual violence and rape.

Government Pledges on Anonymous Registration

The Government has announced plans to make it easier for survivors of domestic violence to register anonymously on the Electoral Register.

Could You Volunteer With Us?

Are you interested in supporting people who have experienced rape or sexual abuse? We are currently recruiting Helpline Volunteers and Volunteer Counsellors.

The IICSA Truth Project comes to Nottingham

The IICSA Truth Project has come to Nottingham to listen to victims/survivors of child sexual abuse who may have been failed in the past.

Rebranding Event is a Huge Success

On 6th June, following a rebranding process, Nottinghamshire Rape Crisis Centre became Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services (Notts SVS Services)

NRCC Changes its Name

Following a successful bid to provide specialist support to survivors, we have been able to expand our range of services and what the organisation offers.

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