Aylesbury Vale and Milton Keynes Sexual Assault & Abuse Support Service ISVA

Aylesbury Vale and Milton Keynes Sexual Assault & Abuse Support Service is a woman led Charitable Incorporated Organisation serving those in Aylesbury Vale and Milton Keynes whose lives have been affected by sexual assault and abuse.

Telephone: 01296 392468
Email: [email protected]
Website: avmksaass.org.uk

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The Survivors Trust has 120 member organisations based in the UK & Ireland which provide specialist support for women, men & children who have survived rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse.
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