Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Victim and Survivor Forum (DASV Forum)

The Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Victim and Survivor Forum meet every-other week at City Hall. The purpose of the group is to strategically inform on our domestic abuse and sexual violence services.

The group have recently created two videos about domestic abuse which can be shared publicly and for employee training:

SOS Video Public Awareness - YouTube

SOS Video. Professionals - YouTube

Since the group's creation, members have been involved in the following projects:

• Commissioning question draft
• Commissioning evaluation
• Co-production of the KBSP DA training package
• Quality assurance of the KBSP DA training package
• Auditing of the Avon and Somerset Police feedback form following incidents involving domestic abuse
• SOS Conference- Speaking Out: Survivors Conference- for practitioners across the city to hear the voice of victims and survivors
• Presenting at the KBSP Partnership day
• Presenting at the Changing Futures Lived Experience event
• SOS Videos- Speaking Out: Survivors Videos- two videos which include the stories of the members, including their music and their animation. One is for training and one is for public awareness

Members have also gained employment and experience with Independent Futures, participating in peer research activities.

If you would like to be a member of the DASV Forum, we are currently renewing our membership. Please complete the expression of interest form or contact Kate Bissix directly.