West Yorkshire Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Service

On 10th May 2021 the responsibility for exercising the functions of the Police and Crime Commissioner in West Yorkshire transferred to the West Yorkshire Mayor. The Police and Crime Commissioners Office transferred to West Yorkshire Combined Authority (“the CA”). Part of the Mayors responsibilities is to commission services which include supporting victims and tackling reoffending. Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs) play an important role in providing specialist tailored support to victims and survivors of sexual violence. An ISVA is an adviser who works with people who have experienced rape and sexual assault, irrespective of whether they have reported to the police. Annex A sets out all CA currently funded ISVA provision across West Yorkshire utilising Ministry of Justice Grant Funding in Relation to Local Commissioning of Victims’ Support Services for West Yorkshire. This funding is in place until 31 March 2025.