by Helen Creese | Oct 26, 2026 | Resources, Thought Leadership, Training
What’s the difference between a Sexual Violence Practitioner and an ISVA? You don’t have to work in a specialist sexual violence service to encounter someone who has experienced sexual violence or abuse. You might be a counsellor supporting a client, a...
by Helen Creese | Oct 21, 2026 | News, Social Impact & Advocacy, Thought Leadership
Spiking is never harmless. And the responsibility is never the victim’s. The news has once again been full of police warnings around spiking, most recently about the use of vapes and prescription medicines. The Met Police has reported cases involving vapes...
by Helen Creese | Oct 21, 2026 | News, Organisation Updates, Resources, Training
Recognise it. Respond to it. Help prevent it. Sexual harassment can happen in any workplace. From inappropriate comments and unwanted messages to unwelcome physical contact, its impact can be significant – affecting people’s wellbeing, confidence and sense...
by Helen Creese | Oct 6, 2026 | News, Resources, Social Impact & Advocacy
A new national service will give adult survivors of rape and sexual violence access to free, specialist and independent legal advice during the criminal justice process. The Independent Legal Advice (ILA) service – the first national service of its kind in...
by Helen Creese | Oct 5, 2026 | Resources
A new national helpline has been launched to provide information and support to people who are concerned about changes to prison release arrangements. Changes introduced through the Sentencing Act 2026 affect when some people serving Standard Determinate Sentences may...
