Voluntary sector specialist service provision and commissioning for victim-survivors of sexual violence: results from two national surveys in England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In England, voluntary sector specialist (VSS) services are central to supporting victim-survivors of sexual violence (SV). However, empirical evidence is lacking about the scope, range and effectiveness of VSS provision for SV in England.

Objectives

To undertake national surveys to map SV VSS service provision and describe arrangements for funding and commissioning.

Design

Cross-sectional surveys.

Setting

VSS services for SV and commissioners from multiple organisations across England (January-June 2021).

Methods

Senior staff working in VSS services and commissioners from multiple organisations were surveyed electronically. Surveys explored SV service commissioning, funding and delivery, partnerships between organisations, perceived unmet need

SUBMITTER: Damery S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11407223 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature