Black Country Women’s Aid provide a range of services for women such as domestic abuse refuge and community support; rape; sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse support; Forced Marriage and honour-based violence support; and support for female offenders and women with complex needs. They also offer specialists counselling for children who are victims of sexual violence. CHISVA (Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advice) service supports children ages 5 – 18 years in Sandwell and the wider Black Country who have experienced rape or sexual violence. They provide practical and emotional support, including support through the criminal justice system. Referrals are via agencies such as the police, social services, sexual assault referral centres, GPs, schools, parents and self-referrals.
