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Ensure all victims needing counselling and pre-trial therapy can access it.
Recommendation
The Government must ensure that counselling and therapy, including pre-trial therapy, can be accessed by all victims and survivors who need it. We welcome the Government’s funding for Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) but are mindful of Rape Crisis England and Wales’ warning that the demand is for long-term counselling and therapies, which is not receiving as much attention. The Government’s next Rape Review Progress Update must take account of the demand for counselling and therapy, including pre-trial therapy. (Paragraph 154) Investigation and prosecution of rape 81
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 25 July 2022. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗