Young People’s Advocate on Sexual Violence 2012-2015

Application reference number – YA2012/

Young People’s Advocate on Sexual Violence and Exploitation Grant

The Home Office is launching a grant to improve services to children and young people affected by sexual violence and exploitation. The grant will fund the post of a Young People’s Advocate who will work directly with young people who have suffered or are at risk of sexual abuse or exploitation. This could be as a result of a relationship, abuse in the home or as a result of gang violence or exploitation.

Organisations can apply individually or can apply as a joint bid with other organisations/service providers. Bids will be up to £30,000 per year for three years. If your organisation(s) work across a large geographical area bids for multiple posts will be considered.

The application form is attached. Please answer all the questions fully and ensure that you read the guidance note before completing the application form to ensure that all the relevant information is detailed.

Once the application form is completed, please return to Jennifer Travis via the email at

middayon Monday 12 March.

Further details about the grant and the posts can be found in the guidance notes.

Please ensure that you read the guidance notes about how to complete the application form.

1.Is this a joint bid? (Please tick) Yes No

2.If NO please go to Question3

If YES please state who you are bidding with:

3.How many posts are you applying for?

4.Name of the organisation applying for the grant (with joint applications please choose a lead organisation for the application to go under):

5.Full address of the primary organisation bidding for the fund:

6.Name of person completing this form:

7.Role/Position within the organisation:

8.Contact telephone number:

9.Contact email address:

10.Bank Account Details:

Account Number
Sort Code
Address of Bank
Account Name

11.What geographical area will you engage in (please name city(s) or local area(s) you plan to work in):

(See guidance note 3afor full details)

Please ensure that you answer the remaining questions in as much detail as possible.

12.Please explain how your organisation(s) work with: (i) young people; (ii) victims of sexual violence/exploitation; and (ii) street gangs?(Please see guidance note 3bfor full details)

13.What local statutory support have you got to introduce the post of Young People’s Advocate for Sexual Violence? (Please see guidance note 3cfor full details)

14.What preventative and support services does your organisation(s) deliver and how do you know that these are effective provisions for young people affected by sexual violence/exploitation? (Please see guidance note 3dfor full details)

15.How will this post improve the preventative and support services aimed at young people affected by sexual violence/exploitation and how will you measure its success? (Please see guidance note 3efor full details)

16.How will you ensure that the specific needs, risks and child protection issues are identified when engaging with young people affected or at risk of sexual violence/exploitation? (Please see guidance note 3ffor full details)

Please send completed application forms to the address provided on the first page of this form.

Thank you

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