Survivors at the Centre
Explore information, options and specialist sexual abuse and violence services through the Survivor Pathway.
The programme
About Survivors at the Centre
The First Contact Navigator model was established in Essex in 2016 as an innovation developed through our specialist sexual abuse and violence services. Since then, the model has grown through Synergy Essex and has been independently evaluated, demonstrating the value of specialist first contact, assessment, warm transfer and ongoing coordination.
Survivors at the Centre builds on this established model and is extending it in stages across areas within the East of England. Delivery begins from the established Essex model, with Suffolk and Cambridgeshire joining the next phase as the regional approach develops.
This phased approach allows the programme to build on what already works while strengthening shared practice, regional coordination and access to specialist services.
An online resource
The Survivor Pathway
The Survivor Pathway is an online resource for individuals, families and supporters who want to understand more about sexual abuse and violence services across the Eastern region.
It provides clear information to explore options, consider safety and think about what may be useful, with information on how to access specialist services when the time feels right.
The Pathway is being developed by drawing on established practice and learning from other areas, including the South West, West Yorkshire and West Mercia, alongside the experience and expertise of Synergy East partners.
As Survivors at the Centre develops across the region, the Survivor Pathway will provide a consistent way to find information and connect with specialist services in participating areas.
Using the Pathway
Find Specialist Services
If you are looking for information or specialist sexual abuse and violence services, the Survivor Pathway can help you explore what is available in your area.
You can use the Pathway to consider different options, understand what services may be available and find contact information for specialist providers. You can take your time and use the information in the way that feels most useful to you.
For families and supporters, the Pathway also provides information to help you understand the specialist services available and how someone can access them.
The website includes Recite Me accessibility tools, giving you options to adjust how information is displayed and accessed in a way that works best for you.