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Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland Awarded Quality Mark for Specialist Sexual Violence Service Provision.

We are proud to announce that we have successfully maintained the Rape Crisis National Service Standards quality mark!

On completion of the National Service Standards, Rape Crisis England & Wales identified that we demonstrate high standards in the following areas:

  • Specialist Service Provision
  • Strong Leadership
  • Responsive to Survivors
  • Safe Practice
  • Lasting Impact

On receiving the news Abby Traynor, Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland CEO, stated:

“We are incredibly proud to have achieved the Rape Crisis National Service Standards. For us, this is about much more than accreditation. It reflects our unwavering commitment to believing survivors, providing safe and compassionate support, and continuously improving the way we work. Survivors deserve specialist services they can trust, and these standards demonstrate that trust is well placed, and are a testament to the dedication, expertise and care shown by our staff and volunteers every day.”

Find out more about the Rape Crisis National Service Standards here: rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/national-service-standards/

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