RSVP (Rape and Sexual Violence Project)

We support and inspire children, women and men affected by sexual violence and abuse to make positive meaningful changes and live a future with hope and confidence.

RSVP is a specialist sexual violence survivor support organisation, based in Birmingham. We have been supporting clients with our empathic services since 1978.

As anybody can be affected by sexual violence, our services are freely available to women and men from the age of 5 upwards. RSVP services include;

- Adult and child counselling, available seven days a week,
- Outreach counselling at four community locations in Birmingham and Solihull, increasing the accessibility of our services in the wide geographical area that we cover,
- Adult and child advocacy, where clients are supported practically and emotionally, for example, through the criminal justice system and sexual health services,
- Telephone helpline, open seven days a week,
- Self-help services, including a monthly self-help support group and written self-help information in a number of languages,
- Social groups, where survivors can meet and socialise, to reduce feelings of isolation.

We also provide training for external organisations on the effects and impact of sexual violence and abuse.