New Center to support Vulnerable victims and witnesses of North Yorkshire

The Center of New Acer House victims will provide dedicated, modern facilities to better respond to the needs of rape victims and sexual aggression in York and North Yorkshire.

Acer House is the new website for the Recommendation Center for Adult Sexual Assultation (“Pregnancy”) and sexual aggression evaluation services in York and North Yorkshire. The victims of rape and sexual aggression will receive immediate medical care and a forensic medical examination, if necessary, at the center, to collect and document evidence.

The new center also has two video interview apartments for the North Yorkshire police to make statements from vulnerable victims and witnesses of any crime, including children and young people.

The mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skath and deputy mayor for police, fire and crime, Jo Coles, have supported the total investment of 3 million pounds, to purchase the building and to develop facilities, increasing the capacity four times, in the previous replacement. The investment is also to support the task to achieve a new national forensic accreditation. This accreditation is necessary to ensure the quality of medical -legal evidence ensures the best possible chances of criminal prosecution of sexual crimes.

It is important that the center was designed in consultation with victims and intermediaries, to help improve their general experience. The victims expressed the need for comfort and safety, which the center offered through soft furniture, children and comfortable waiting rooms. With a minimum signaling to indicate the presence of the police, the center is designed to feel distinct from a hospital or police. The suspects will never be interviewed in the building.

Acer House is located near the key transport and major roads to serve people living throughout York and North Yorkshire. The center will be used to support the 24/7 victims and has been designed to be accessible to those with mobility needs.

David Skaith, York and North Yorkshire said:

“It was a privilege to come to visit the Center of Finished Victims before it is officially open. The care and attention that passed to give a safe space to the victims is clear.

“The creation of healthy and resistant communities is in the center of my primary vision. This new provision for victims, offering improved vital resources and support for individuals can serve throughout the region.

“An essential role for me as mayor is to champion the interests of the victims and to approach violence against women and girls and to help fulfill the national government to reduce violence against women and girls in the next decade.

Jo Coles, deputy mayor for police, fire and crime said:

“Last year we know that there were over 300 references to our center for sexual aggression, hundreds of reports to the police of rape and sexual and tragic aggression, almost certainly many other cases that have never been reported.

“The mayor and I are determined to address the horrifying levels of violence against women and girls in our region. As part of this work, vital women and girls feel safe to report incidences of rape and sexual assault.

“Offering victims with the best possible facility to support and secure evidence is a way in which we show our commitment.

“The new Acer House unit meets new, vital standards to build the public confidence and encourage victims to report serious crimes, such as rape.

“In addition to providing services for victims and witnesses, it is also ensured that the police can collect accurate evidence, improving the chances of criminal prosecution against the perpetrators of these devastating offenses.

“The center was designed to be a safe and welcoming space to ensure that the experience for victims and witnesses is as supportive as possible in what will be a devastating moment for them.”

Constanta assistant Catherine Clarke, said:

“We are pleased to see the opening of Acer House. The new facilities will provide a much improved environment for the victims of rape and sexual aggression in one of the darkest periods of their lives.

“It is also an extremely positive news regarding the impact on our investigations, providing an additional ability to gather evidence. This is very welcome and will support and increase the implementation of the Soteria operation and the new national operating model to improve our response to rape and serious sexual assault.

“Every day we see the impact on victims and survivors of sexual crimes and how difficult it is to present and report what happened. I hope that the new center, which was designed with victims and survivors right in its heart, will give more people the confidence to present themselves and the report happened. Even if they do not want to talk to the police, I can contact Acer House directly to access services and assistance to help recover and rebuild their lives. “

Emelia Spencer, National Director of Pregnancy, Mountain Healthcare, said:

“Mountain Healthcare is delighted by the new pregnancy spaces that live for both adults and pediatrics, and non-frostic apartments. This state-of-the-art unit will make a significant difference for service users, those who accompany them, and health staff working on the spot.

The Acer House project was delivered by Kier Places, a Kier Construction business, which offers construction, job and residential solutions in places where people live and work in the UK.
Jamie McKechnie, the general manager of Kier Places, said:

“This project required a truly collaborative approach between the Office for Police, fire, crime and commissioning, Kier places and a number of other interested parties to ensure that the building has been adapted to meet the needs of its users.

We are delighted that Acer House will now provide a centralized hub that offers vital services for crime victims, as well as much support for witnesses and other vulnerable people and we are proud to have worked together to provide this new important space. “

Facilities at Acer House Pregnare include:

• Two dedicated forensic examination apartments that offer age-appropriate facilities for the Recommendation of Adult Sex Recommendation (“Pregnancy”) and children’s sexual aggression (“CSAAS”) for victims of rape and sexual aggression to receive immediate medical assistance and a medical examination for documents and documents. There is also a non-frostic medical examination for non-relenting cases of sexual abuse on children.
• Two new video interview apartments (“VRI”) for the North Yorkshire Police to declare video statements/records of vulnerable victims, including children and young people.
• Private parking, with a designated, accessible parking bay.
• Private outdoor space, with grass, with tables and chairs and a designated smoking area.
• An accessible lifting and toilet and shower facilities.
• Four waiting for separate and private family for family members or friends who accompany victims and witnesses to use them, each with their own facilities.

As part of the Acer House approach to make the experience of a visitor as easy as possible, a walking video will be available before visiting personally.

If you have been a victim and you need help, the Acer House adult sexual assistance will provide free, confidential health care to 16 -year -olds and North Yorkshire, who have suffered sex or rape aggression. Support is available for everyone, for all genres and, regardless of the moment the incident happened and whether they want to report to the police or not.

Offer of Services:

• Triaj Immediately, Tips and Phone Support
• Specialist 1 – 1 support for sexual assault crisis
• Medical -Legal medical examination, if applicable, to collect any forensic evidence
• Emergency contraception and testing for sexually transmitted infections (“Sti”)
• Recommendations further and/or connection with other assistance agencies and services, as the case may be.

The services are available 24/7 365 days of the year, including bank holidays, however, the exams are usually reserved for the hours of the week (9-5), where possible.

The recommendations can be made by police and other professionals working with the victims.

Agencies can contact the task for tips and discuss references to work with the victim’s consent.

The victims aged 16 years and older can also relate to themselves, without having to talk to the police or make a police report about what happened – they can contact the task for tips and discuss them about the options available. If they are not sure of reporting, they can still choose to have a forensic medical exam, and the evidence can be kept safe in the center, offering time to decide what to do. If I decide to report to the police in the future, this evidence can be shared with the police.

The victims also have the option to make an “anonymous report” to the police if they want. This information can be shared with the police, without providing their names or any other identification information.

Recommendations can be made directly to Mountain Healthcare LTD:

Mountain Healthcare is a main provider of health and justice, experienced in providing specialized care for children and adults who have undergone sexual assault, including rape.

The Center for the Evaluation of Children’s Sexual Aggression will provide free, special and compassionate health care to all children and young people between 0 and 16 years old in York and North Yorkshire, who have revealed sexual abuse or aggression or where it is suspected. Young people up to 19 years of birth can also be seen if they have additional needs or if they feel that they are more clinically suitable. The service offers:

• Immediate professional tips and phone assistance
• Specialist 1 – 1 support for sexual assault crisis
• Medical -Legal medical examination, if applicable, to collect any forensic evidence
• Non-independent medical examination for non-relentless incidents
• Emergency contraception, if necessary to test sexually transmitted infections (“Sti”)
• Recommendations forward and/or link with other agencies for further care and assistance services, as the case may be

The recommendations can only be made by police, social workers or health professionals; It is not a self-reference service.