Rape & Sexual Violence Project — Counsellor in Birmingham, England

My Daughter Said He Got Touched By A 20 Year Old In Her Private Area And She Didnt Like It

I referred my self to RSVP last year after being a victim of SA & needing support going through the “legal system”. I was referred to the advocacy team which did not do much of advocating for me I was left to advocate for myself & take on West Midlands police which no victim should have to do. I couldn’t even get a proper supporting letter from them & when I tried to call for help getting the letter rewritten the advocate seemed frustrated that I had called twice. I had to hang up because of how draining & frustrating it is as a victim trying to get help & support & there’s no one taking your trauma as seriously as you are. I didn’t want to leave a review but why should I suffer in silence when they get to move on with their lives & Im here dealing with the aftermath of SA & the lack of input from the same organisation that advertises the same services I required, did not get & had to do for myself in one of the most difficult times of my life. No victim deserves this.

Although the waiting list is long I understand it is not RSVPs fault. They are simply working with the limited resources they have. I now have an amazing therapist who’s emphatic and non judgmental and the receptionist is really welcoming.

Failed to return msgs left via phone or email. Just left final email msg send really need to find an alternative place that may be able yo help me!

I turned to RSVP and they never spotted that I was being abused because it was not by a man or a partner who was the abuser. They even cancelled my appointments without telling also I was forced to feel uncomfortable when I attended their groups. They said I was too quiet. I was quiet because I was traumatised. I was never invited back to the Org again. Months later, I ended up being abused by a close male friend who I confided in regarding previous abuse from others. I was too afraid to access RSVP services after they told me though a video they made that I was not to use their services. Solicitors warn RSVP that I needed their help and support but they ignored it.

I found the Consellor very enlightened and empathetic and all of the office staff very thoughtful and kind

Compassionate staff who actually care, a total absence of victim-blaming, a range of ways to help you.