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Services in North Yorkshire and York to support women and girls

Videos showcasing services we commission to support women and girls

If you have been a victim of crime and need help to cope and recover, contact:

Supporting Victims

IDAS – Charlotte’s story – Charlotte was a victim of a domestic violent relationship and needed help

Charlotte talks about her experience and how IDAS helped her to cope and recover.

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service

Find out how the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service, provided by IDAS – (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) supports women and girls in North Yorkshire & York.

IDAS Safe lives, free from abuse and violence

IDAS is the largest specialist charity in the North supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Sexual Assault Referral Centre

Sexual Assault Referral Centre – We listen. We hear.

Free support and practical help is available to anyone in North Yorkshire who has ​experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse.

We are here to help regardless of when the abuse happened. You will need an appointment before coming to the Centre. To book your appointment please:

Our team can normally arrange for you to visit within 24-48 hours, so you won’t have to wait long.

Survive – Rebuilding lives after sexual violence

Survive will listen to you.

It’s tough to talk about sexual trauma.

As a survivor, you can start your journey now to manage your trauma.

Survive offers you appointments either face to face, online or on the telephone.

Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Service

IDAS Safe lives, free from abuse and violence

IDAS is the largest specialist charity in the North supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Women’s Centre

The Women’s Centre supports all women in a safe, woman only environment.

If you have been a victim of crime and need help to cope and recover, contact:

Supporting Victims

Crossroads Diversion Scheme

The Crossroads Diversion Scheme offers a trauma-informed scheme intended to address underlying causes of offending, by offering support to individuals that are at risk of entering the criminal justice system or those who may already be involved with the criminal justice system.