Vision, mission & values.
Our Vision
To make a profound and positive difference in the lives of those affected by sexual trauma.
Our Mission
We understand that every individual is different. We will listen and work collaboratively at your own pace. We facilitate healing and positive change to challenge the effects of sexual trauma and assist post-traumatic growth.
We are a Centre of Excellence for sexual trauma in Scotland.
Strategic Priorities
To make a profound and positive difference in the lives of those affected by sexual trauma.
Strengthening Our Services
• Provide accessible, trauma-informed therapy which meets the diverse needs of people affected by childhood sexual trauma.
• Offer a choice/range of therapeutic modalities.
• Sustain high professional standards through accreditations, learning and development.
• Ensure swift access to support.
• Service impact evaluation.
• Strengthen organisational resilience.
Amplifying Survivor Voices / Influencing Policy & Driving Change
• Shape service improvements through feedback, learning and development.
• Advocate for policy and systemic change in trauma support through research, lived experience and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to national conversations to increase awareness of childhood sexual trauma to improve understanding, highlight inequalities, to prevent childhood sexual trauma and support early intervention.
Sustainability & Growth
• Strategic organisational development to aid long-term service provision.
• Operational capacity building through governance, leadership, and staff development.
• Contribute to environmental and social responsibilities; equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our Values
Compassionate & Collaborative
- We are compassionate and act with respect and dignity. We work together to promote healing and growth to improve lives. We will listen and are responsive.
Influence & Inform
- We are a Centre of Excellence with qualified practitioners, offering a range of therapeutic choices. We explore opportunities for positive change, representing the collective voice of those affected by sexual trauma. We aim to reduce the impact of sexual trauma in our communities.
Effective & Knowledgeable
- We learn and share our knowledge, experience, study, research, evaluation and innovation. We collaborate to promote early intervention and prevention. We are flexible and adaptive, and responsive to changing needs.
