Scheme to help survivors of domestic abuse
26 February, 2008
The scheme provides free of charge improvements to home security, as well as protection and support so that survivors and any children feel safe to stay inside their home.
The scheme promotes choice and is one of the housing options available to survivors of domestic abuse that have ended their relationship to say in their own homes safely and enabling them to retain support networks relating to work, school, family and friends.
Support of a specialist worker
An important feature of the scheme is the support of a specialist worker provided by the Women’s Aid Advice Centre (WAAC). As well as access to a support worker the security measures will include a range of security improvements.
All applicants for the new Sanctuary scheme will need to satisfy initial criteria and will be subject to a full risk assessment. If applicants are not eligible they will be offered further support to ensure they can access the help they need. For some this scheme may not be a safe or appropriate option.
Reduce the homelessness
The Sanctuary Scheme is a South Nottinghamshire Domestic Abuse Partnership scheme, which is primarily focussed on reducing the homelessness that can occur when a survivor is fearful of remaining in his or her own home.
The new scheme has been implemented in partnership with the police, the fire service and domestic violence workers.
To contact your local 24 hour free phone Domestic Violence helpline contact 0808 800 0340 or free phone text phone between 9am and 5pm on 0808 800 0341.
For more information about the Sanctuary Scheme in Broxtowe Borough contact 0115 917 3547 or email anne.lumb@broxtowe.gov.uk
By editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk.
