March 2021: The States of Guernsey have been asked to support a motion which could eventually give local victims of rape and sexual assault access to specialist support service – A sexual assault referral centre (SARC).

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Deputy Yvonne Burford is leading the move to get the

commissioning of a sexual assault referral centre on the States’ list of priorities for this term. 

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The Bailiwick of Guernsey Victim Support and Witness Service fully support the development of a Guernsey SARC.

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Read the article here 

Join the team!

We are recruiting for a part-time Support Officer. The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about supporting people. Integrity and confidentiality are essential.  We are looking for someone with experience in a support services role as well as good administrative and organisational skills.

 

This is role is for 21 hours per week over 3 days.  Flexibility to cover staff absences is essential.

 

For further information or an application pack, please email Jenny Murphy at victimsupportgsy@cwgsy.net or telephone 01481 223000.  The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th September 2022.

We continue to welcome newcomers to our volunteer pool and currently there are 23 people providing the backbone to our services.

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2021 brings an updated volunteer training program which will complement their existing skills and knowledge.  In particular we are focusing on redesigning our training module on effectively supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse. 

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We will also continue to invite local charities and organisations to come and talk to our volunteer team to enable us to signpost our clients when appropriate.

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In September we welcome In-Dependence to talk to our volunteers about recovery from substance use and gambling.