I was a Senior Research Officer/Senior Lecturer and MA course convenor at the Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit (CWASU), London Metropolitan University, where I was involved in research and evaluation on all aspects of sexual violence against women and children. I retired a few years ago.
I was concerned, before moving to Devon, that there was a lack of specialist provision for women victims of sexual violence in the county and worked with Fawcett Devon and Rape Crisis England and Wales to fill this gap.
I am delighted that Devon Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Services (DRCSAS) is now up and running and providing a much needed service.