Bolton’s Domestic Abuse & Violence Strategy Amina Jeewa: Domestic Abuse Coordinator Tracey Dewe: Operations Manager, Paws For Kids Gill Smallwood: Director, Fortalice
Definition of Domestic Abuse ‘Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. This can encompass, but is not limited to, the following types of abuse; psychological, physical, sexual, financial, and emotional’. This also includes so called honour based violence, female genital mutilation and forced marriage.’
Strategy & Business Plan Considerable progress made on actions identified in the Business Plan around the themes of: - Prevention & Early Intervention - Provision - Protection - Participation A number of work areas to be continued and progressed along with developing new actions from the Business Plan (currently in draft form)
Healthy Relationships Project Bespoke Awareness raising publicity materials for Bolton and other targeted campaigns Young Person’s Violence Advisor Children Safeguarding Board & Community Safety Partnership joint working: DAV Practitioners Handbook and Referral Pathways Domestic Abuse and Violence Partnership Domestic Abuse and Violence Practitioners Forum IRIS (Identification and Referral to Improve Safety) Project (GPs) 4 Domestic Homicide Reviews – 1 completed in full and with sign-off from the Home Office Work commenced and to be continued
New Developments for To develop and deliver on: Project Encompass Pilot (supporting schools) Troubled Families Phase 2 (Complex Dependency) Targeted work with BAMER and other marginalised Groups Domestic Abuse and Violence multi-agency training programme Strengthen links with Adult Safeguarding – ‘adults at risk’ Comprehensive performance framework for Domestic Abuse and Violence
Paws For Kids Tel Overview of our services
Services we provide for Bolton Safe Haven Young Persons Advisor Pet Fostering Service IDVA Service BME IDVA Sexual Violence IDVA
How to Refer Pets Service – via telephone, , a referral will be taken and information on the animal asked. IDVA – via the marac process only Safehaven – referral form that can be sent out via YPDVA – referral form for low to medium risk young people and via the marac process for high risk victims
Examples of Civil and Criminal Remedies we support with Non Molestation Orders Occupation Order Restraining Order DVPO and DVPN Clare’s Law (DVD)
Lewis House: Overview of our services
Lewis House 22 bed Refuge safe place to live – Support Worker - Individual Support Plan - Children’s services Service overview 24 hour referral, advice and guidance Courses for women, children and young people who are fleeing domestic abuse Advice & Training courses for professionals Contact us for educational projects delivered in Schools, Colleges and community settings Fortalice
Support Centre: Adult Services: Fortalice One to One support sessions - MARAC assessment undertaken if required Signposting to IDVA, Paws for Kids, housing and other services as required Group work – Freedom Programme / next steps / confidence building courses Focus groups Counselling Service IRIS project
Fortalice Support Centre: Children/Young Person’s Project: One to ones Group work: Next steps, breaking free Pilot: Children’s Counselling Service External visits to mother and baby units Educational visits in schools on relationship difficulties including Healthy Relationships