ASSIST NI

Welcome to ASSIST NI

We are a Northern Ireland wide advocacy service passionate about supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse crime who primarily are engaging with the criminal justice system. We provide guidance and support, information, work with other service providers and advocate on victim’s behalf, tailoring our service to their needs.

The ASSIST NI advocacy service is available to qualifying victims of domestic and sexual abuse. That is those whose details have been shared by the police after reporting a crime as well as those referred by The Rowan Sexual Assault Referral Centre or from a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference meeting.

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Advocates

24 March 2022

Job reference: A03/22 Locations: PSNI stations throughout NI (Belfast, Antrim, Derry, Enniskillen, Mid Ulster, Newry/Mourne/Down) Closing date for the return of application information: Thursday 14 April 2022 As an Advocate you will provide a high-quality support service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse. You will receive and follow up referrals, develop safety and support…

Department of Justice press release: Long welcomes advocacy service for sexual and domestic abuse victims

4 October 2021

A new advocacy service offering impartial and practical support for victims of sexual and domestic abuse has been welcomed by Justice Minister Naomi Long. Naomi Long said: “I am acutely aware that cases of domestic or sexual abuse involve some of the most invasive, intrusive and personal assaults that victims will have to endure. Victims…