Statutory guidance
Independent Sexual Violence Adviser Statutory Guidance
Guidance on Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs) issued under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.
Applies to England and Wales
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The Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) guidance sets out the support the role provides, the required training and qualifications, and how the role works alongside other professionals that support victims or that work within the criminal justice system. Pursuant to section 16(7) of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, criminal justice bodies and others with public functions relating to victims/the wider criminal justice system will be under a statutory duty to have regard to the guidance and the best practice within it.
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Published 9 May 2025