Sexual violence support worker

The Sexual Violence Support is provided via SurvivorsUK. It provides a safe space online or in person to talk about any sexual violence you have been subjected to, or to find out about longer term support.

To book a confidential appointment, get in touch directly via ISVA@survivorsuk.org  

Alternatively you can email edi.svsupport@lse.ac.uk for more information.

Appointments can take place online or in person. During these appointments men and non-binary staff and students can access:

• Specialist, independent and confidential support from SurvivorsUK.* SurvivorsUK acknowledges, supports, and advocates for men and non-binary people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives They also support friends and family who have been affected via their Helpline and Group Work programme. 
• Sessions available on 2 dates per term. You can book an appointment or attend a drop in space.
• Space to talk through the different impacts of sexual violence and what support options are available both within and outside the School
• Survivor-led, exploring what feels right for each person within a model of empowerment
• Links to SurvivorsUK therapeutic or advocacy services where wanted and appropriate.

Note that the session slots have been reserved specifically for LSE. But if you feel you need a more urgent appointment, you can get in touch with SurvivorsUK to arrange an appointment outside these times.

SurvivorsUK can offer a range of support services including:

• counselling and therapy appointments
• online chat
• IVSA Support
• Group work sessions

All services are provided by trained professionals who as specialists in the field of male sexual violence have helped many men to work through their experiences.

For female identifying students and staff, LSE partners with Rape Crisis who can offer online appointments with an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor.

Learn more about SurvivorsUK here:

Introduction to SurvivorsUK

Session appointments:

The support from SurvivorsUK will be on campus 2 dates per term.

The day will be split by booked appointments and a drop in space. If a time is free to book you will see the word free next to it, if the session is booked and unavailable you will see the word booked next to it. Sessions can take place online or in-person.

Note that the session slots have been reserved specifically for LSE. But if you feel you need a more urgent appointment, you can get in touch with SurvivorsUK to arrange an appointment outside these times.

2023/24:

Autumn Term

Winter Term

Spring Term

 
* No information is shared with LSE, except in exceptional circumstances (e.g., if you are considering serious harm to yourself or if there is a risk of harm to others at LSE).