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The Sexual Violence Action and Awareness Network (SVAAN)

Purpose:
  • SVAAN exists to support the work of sexual violence organisations by improving access to sustainable funding and providing a conduit for communication between front line services and policy makers.
  • The Network was founded on the belief that all women and girls who experience sexual violence should have access to free, high quality, adequately resourced support services which meet their needs.
  • SVAAN members range from rape crisis services, researchers and self defence training groups, to lobbying groups and charities working with childhood sexual abuse.
  • The Network is coordinated by the Lilith Project, which is part of Eaves.
    • Activities:
  • SVAAN meets every 2 months, to discuss funding opportunities, legislative updates, peer networking and support. Guest speakers whose work is of interest to members are often invited.
  • SVAAN circulate monthly email updates with specific sexual violence related events, new opportunities and training.
  • Meetings and groups email provide a mechanism for responding to consultation documents and feeding into Government and other statutory sector forums.
    • Region or specific community:
    London focussed, but members beyond London welcome to join
    Membership Criteria if any:
    Any voluntary or educational organisation is eligible to join SVAAN if they are working in at least one of the areas outlined - see details in any other info
    Membership Fee if any:
    None
    Contact Name:
    Cat Whitehouse, Sexual Violence Resource Worker, Lilith Project, Eaves
    Contact Address:
    2nd Floor
    Lincoln House
    1-3 Brixton Road
    London
    SW9 6DE
    Contact Phone:
    020 7840 7959
    Contact Mobile:
    -
    Contact Email:
    Lilith@eaveshousing.co.uk
    Contact Web:
    http://www.eaves4women.co.uk/Lilith_Project/SVAAN.php
    Funders if any:
    Home Office, Bridge House Trust
    Other Information:
    Membership:
  • Any voluntary or educational organisation is eligible to join SVAAN if they are working in at least one of the following areas:
    • supporting women who have experienced sexual violence
    • preventative approaches to sexual violence, directly or at a second tier level
    • research, education and training about sexual violence
    • lobbying for legislation around issues of violence against women
  • Statutory services cannot become full members, but are welcome to subscribe to monthly email updates.
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