Domestic Abuse

It’s National Stalking Awareness week and so that’s what Paula from Compassion and I are talking about. We had a technical gremlin interrupt us half way through but we hope you find what we talk about of interest.

Talking to Nina, Anoop and Liz about the work that Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care do to support anyone impacted by crime and specifically victims of Domestic Abuse who have been assessed as standard risk. Lots of useful information in this one.

We are joined by Laurenca & Rachel a Social Worker and Family Support Practitioner to find out about how the Champions training has influenced the work they do when supporting families experiencing domestic abuse and other developments in their roles.  

We are joined by 3 Champions who tell us about how the training has influenced them in terms of professional practice and in their personal lives

We talk to Bridget about the reason why she has supported DA services across Suffolk throughout her year as High Sheriff and why she want to extend her thanks to all those services as she steps down from the position.

Glenn from Iceni tells us all about the Venta programme, including how he initially conceived the idea, the content, referral process and the exciting development and wider roll-out across the county.

We are delighted to be joined by Stacey who is a survivor of domestic abuse. She tells us her story and shares her experiences of the services that helped support her. She also provides an insight into missed opportunities and occasions when she feels something could have been done to intervene and help her sooner.

We talk to Amanda, an ISVA based at The Ferns about the work of the SARC and how ISVA’s are able to support those who have suffered sexual violence .

Tina from BSE Women’s Aid joins us to tell us about the services they offer and what they’ve been doing to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions

We’re having a chat to Cathy Press about the work Compassion do within the domestic abuse arena

We’re talking to Michelle and Miranda about ACT’s services and new developments

Liz Jenkins talks to Clare & Teri about the work that Alumah do with victim/survivors of Domestic Abuse in West Suffolk

We talk to Katherine from LWA about their support services and how they continuing to work with survivors during the pandemic

Issy talks about the support SRC can offer to clients and some of the ways they have adapted services plus new developments since COVID-19

Today we’re talking to Rhys about Leeway, the services available, referral routes and Covid-19

Fiona tells us more about SIT, the services and support it can offer.  Plus how SIT have adapted their practices during COVID-19 lockdown to ensure their clients can continue to access the support they need.

A brief discussion about stalking in general and the implications for victims of stalking during COVID-19

Clare and Teri talk about the impact of lockdown and isolation on those experiencing domestic abuse, along with some important messages about support that is still available and what family, friends and professionals can do to help.