Issue - meetings

Purpose.

To seek approval from the Cabinet Member for Community Safety to jointly commission an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) service, in partnership with HCC, SCC and OPCC1 for victims of all ages (children and adults) who have suffered any unwanted sexual experience and who live in the Portsmouth, Southampton or Hampshire County area.

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member for Community Safety agrees to retender current ISVA provision until 31st March 2025 (3 years) with an option to extend by 4 years (plus 2 years, plus 2 years) with a contribution from Portsmouth City Council of £105,000 over the 7 years.

The Cabinet Member for Community Safety agreed to retender current ISVA provision until 31^st March 2025 (3 years) with an option to extend by 4 years (plus 2 years, plus 2 years) with a contribution from Portsmouth City Council of £105,000 over the 7 years.

Bruce Marr, Head of Harm and Exploitation introduced the report.

Members noted that this is a non-statutory but vital service.

DECISIONS

The Cabinet Member for Community Safety agreed to retender current ISVA provision until 31^st March 2025 (3 years) with an option to extend by 4 years (plus 2 years, plus 2 years) with a contribution from Portsmouth City Council of £105,000 over the 7 years.