Author and Job Role: Lucy Thomas, Commissioning & Policy Lead for Victim Services
Protective Marking: OFFICIAL
Executive Summary
Police and Crime Commissioners have the statutory responsibility to provide services to support victims to cope and recover. Child Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (CISVAs) specialise in supporting and providing therapeutic interventions to children and young people who have suffered sexual trauma in Surrey.
Applications for the Grant
Provide £130,000 in 2024/25 to fund two CISVAs through Surrey & Borders Partnership Foundation Trust
Recommendation
The Police and Crime Commissioner supports the recommendation and awards Surrey and Boarder Partnership £130,000 in 2024/25 from the Victims Fund.
Police and Crime Commissioner Approval
I approve the recommendation(s):
Signature: Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend (wet signed copy held at PCC Office)
Date: 12 January 2024
All decisions must be added to the decision register.
Areas of consideration
Consultation
NA
Financial implications
Continuation of the MOJ Victims’ Fund
Legal
NA
Risks
Risk to the services being able to sustain delivery beyond the funding agreement period due to lack of sustainable funding