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Adult Survivors of Abuse Project

Non-recurring funding to run a series of workshops and meetings bring together a range of organisations working with survivors of sexual abuse in Fife from the statutory and voluntary sector.

Rationale
Research has shown that there is a strong link between child abuse, particularly physical and sexual, and future suicidal behaviour.


Desired Outcomes
• Systems approach developed; • Research project using agenda cards in pelvic pain clinic; • Alternative place of safety; • Training and supervision issues raised

Relevance to Choose Life's Key Areas Of Work
Supporting the improved co-ordination of efforts by local agencies to develop and implement local suicide prevention action plans.

Choose Life Objectives
  • Early prevention and intervention
  • Longer term work to provide hope and support recovery
  • Promoting more public awareness and encouraging people to seek help early
Choose Life Priority Groups
People who attempt suicide


Partners In Delivery
None Supplied


In Kind Support Received
Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project.


Contact Details
Marnie Collin
Manager
Kingdom Abuse Survivors Project
29 Townsend Place
Kirkcaldy
Fife KY1 1HB

Telephone: 01592 644217
Email: marnie@kasp.org.uk


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