Survivor Voice Survey

City of York Council are capturing victim voice through several different channels across the city, this being one of them. We are hoping to establish a group of adult victim survivors to gather an in-depth local picture of some key issues within York. Specifically, we are seeking to gain an insight into the journey from the recognition of being in an abusive situation to then telling somebody else about it (disclosure) and then the process of accessing support. We are wanting this information to help us gain a picture of what this journey looks like for an individual so we can embed victim voice into future services, support pathways and support within York.

We would like responses to be representative of the population within York, however we aim to proactively recruit those who are underrepresented and face additional barriers when seeking domestic abuse support.

As this is anonymous and not designed to be a supportive platform, if you do not leave your contact details and any disclosures are made, we are unfortunately unable to respond to you. Below are some local and national agencies that can help:

If you are in immediate danger ring 999.

• IDAS - the largest charity in the North supporting those affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
03000 110 110

• The Women's Centre - is an inclusive and supportive service that provides holistic, trauma-informed pathways for women. Many women using the centre have experiences of complex trauma, criminal justice involvement and feel chronically excluded. Please see the website for contact information: https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/find-support/womens-wellness-centre

• Foundation +Choices - provides support to a person causing harm.
0113 273 9660

• 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247

Our survey asks for some personal information which you may choose not to give. We do not publish or share any information which can identify you. Please read our privacy notice to find out more about how we protect your personal information. We will ask for your consent to this at the start of the survey.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting shannon.cole@york.gov.uk.