Brighton and Hove LGBT Switchboard (B&H LGBT Switchboard) continues to support trans survivors of sexual violence.
B&H LGBT Switchboard will continue to host the Trans Survivors Switchboard after a successful pilot ended in March.
Launched in August 2016 the partnership project between Survivors Network and Switchboard has seen a steady need for the service.
The service which is the first of its kind in the UK offers support to trans people, including those who are non-binary and questioning, who have experienced sexual violence. Staffed by trans volunteers the service is set to continue beyond the initial pilot that was funded by Awards for All.
B&H LGBT Switchboard’s CEO Daniel Cheesman, said: “We are really pleased to be continuing to run this project within Switchboard.
As a helpline offering support to the LGBT community it makes sense that we should extend this support to trans survivors of sexual violence and offer this within our existing service.”
Survivors’ Networks Director Fabia Bates, added: “The pilot has proved that there is a space for a service of this kind and we are pleased to be working with Brighton and Hove LGBT Switchboard to ensure that Trans Survivors Switchboard continues.”
Trans Survivors Switchboard is open Sundays 1-5pm and is available on 01273 204050. This is the first service of its kind in the UK to offer specialist support for trans survivors and is sex worker affirmative, LGBT affirmative and skilled at working with people in vulnerable situations, such as those who are homeless or living with domestic abuse.
For information about other services offered by B&H LGBT Switchboard, telephone 01273 234009 or email: brighton.admin@switchboard.org.uk
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