Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Policy & Procedure
Domestic Violence is a Crime and staff in all departments will work with the victim to tackle this.
IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SUFFER IT IN SILENCE.
The Domestic Violence Policy & Procedure is a new one for CCHA. However, this policy and procedure will be used when dealing with incidents of domestic violence where either women or men are the victims, or in circumstances involving gay and lesbian relationships, bisexual or transgender people. Where there is transphobic violence or harassment or other family relationships e.g. between mother and son.
CCHA will:
- support victims of domestic violence in resolving issues related to their tenure and safety by taking the following steps
- take a victim centred approach to reports of domestic violence
- accept what victims say
- give absolute priority to the safety of victims and children
- take action to evict perpetrators of domestic violence where appropriate
- only take action in support of victims with their consent.
EMPOWERING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
| Croydon Domestic Violence Advocacy Service | 020 8239 8845 (7.00 am until midnight) |
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| Local Police Station (Domestic Violence Unit) | IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 999 |
| Women's Aid Federation | Tel. 0117 944 4411- A UK wide directory of domestic violence refuge and helpline services |
| The Survivors Directory | Tel. 0161 277 7000 - lists support and counselling services for survivors of sexual abuse |
| Women's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline | Tel. 0345 023 468 - 10am - 5pm helpline with highly trained staff and volunteers backed up by a wide range of leaflets and other resources |
| Refuge's 24 hour National Crisis Line | 0990 995 443 - Available 24 hours a day 365 days a year |
| Victim Supportline | Tel. 0845 30 30 900 - Lo-call service available 9am - 9pm. Support to victims of all crime |
| Southall Black Sisters | Tel. 0208 571 9595 - Information, advice and advocacy to Asian and Afro-Caribbean women |
| Newham Asian Women's Project | Tel. 0181 472 0528 - Variety of support services for Asian women |
If you would like a copy of our Domestic Violence Policy & Procedure you can e-mail us on customerservices@croydonchurchesha.co.uk, telephone or write to us and you will be sent a copy
