VALUES
The Centre is committed to the following values:
PERSON-CENTRED
Committed to responding to the whole needs, both immediate and long term, of survivors of sexual abuse and violence, and those who support them.
RESPECT
Ensuring that survivors are believed and treated with dignity and respect.
EMPOWERMENT
Working alongside survivors to enable them to regain control over their own lives.
ACCESSIBILITY
Providing a free and accessible service to survivors and those who support them.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Ensuring that all of the Centre’s work is subject to a detailed confidentiality policy which represents best practice and is strictly adhered to.
PROFESSIONALISM
Ensuring that the Centre’s ethical code of practice, in conjunction with the BAC code of practice, is strictly adhered to and all counsellors receive regular skilled supervision.
VALUING STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
Ensuring that all counsellors are valued and provided with appropriate support, supervision and training.
ADVOCACY
Being prepared to challenge unjust laws, policies and practices and take up issues which affect survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
ETHOS
Understanding that sexual violence and abuse result from the unequal power relationships between men and women and adults and children in society.
QUALITY
Maintaining a high quality of service that continuously develops to meet the changing needs of survivors and those who support them.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Ensuring that a comprehensive anti-discrimination policy underpins all of the Centre’s work.