BCWA achieves LimeCulture Quality Standards

We are very pleased to announce that BCWA has been awarded accreditation through the LimeCulture Independent Accreditation Programme for the Quality Standards for:

• ISVA services for adults affected by sexual abuse and violence
• CHISVA services for young people affected by sexual abuse and violence
• Services Supporting Male Victims / Survivors of Sexual Violence, for our Ask Marc project specifically for men and boys.

This award follows an assessment process by a team of experts across four domains: Leadership and Governance, Access and Engagement, Service Delivery, and Outcomes and Evaluation.
The Quality Standards aim to improve the consistency of service provision for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. They provide a clear robust framework for support, set out expectations of the ISVA service’s leadership and staff, and articulate what survivors should experience as a result.

Black Country Women’s Aid CEO, Sara Ward said:

“We are really proud to have achieved this accreditation which demonstrates the high standard of our specialist ISVA services for women, children and men.
We have provided specialist advocacy and counselling to victims of sexual violence and abuse for over 15 years, and each year support hundreds of people across the Black Country. Our support includes Independent Sexual Violence Advice Services, counselling, support groups, and new developments like outdoor adventure therapy.
Being assessed by experts and receiving this accreditation lets survivors know that they can access these services with confidence.”

To find out more about LimeCulture’s standards, visit: Accreditation – LimeCulture