Decision details

Additional Funding to support commissioning arrangements for the Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (CHISVA) service

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek agreement for an additional contribution to the Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (CHISVA) service for the duration of the contract.


Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Health and Communities approves the additional contribution to the Children’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (CHISVA) for the duration of the contract, as outlined in the report.

 

Reasons for the decision:

To ensure the provision of services to support child victims of sexual violence within Derbyshire is maintained.

Alternative options considered:

The Council could take the decision to no longer support the provision of specialist services to support victims of sexual violence.  This could lead to a reduction in provision for victims and their families within Derbyshire.

Publication date: 21/03/2023

Date of decision: 20/02/2023

Effective from: 29/03/2023

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