Surrey Domestic Abuse Services
Working together to provide support to victims and their families across
Surrey
Domestic Violence Definition
“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• Emotional(Home Office, March 2013)
The true cost of domestic abuse…
• More than 1 in 4 women and around 1 in 6 men have experienced domestic abuse since the age of 16. (Home Office, ‘Homicide, Firearm Offences & Intimate Violence 2008/09’, January 2010)
• Women are more likely than men to experience longer periods of partner abuse, repeat victimisation and injury or emotional effects as a result of the abuse. (Home Office, ‘Homicide, Firearm Offences & Intimate Violence 2008/09’, January 2010)
• On average 2 women per week are killed in England & Wales by their partners or ex-partners (Crime in England and Wales 2006/07 Report)
Domestic Abuse in Surrey
• In the 51 weeks to 25th March 2013 Surrey Police received 12,567 reports of a domestic incidents or crimes. That is 246 reports every week. (Surrey Police, 2013)
• In 2012-2013 the specialist domestic abuse outreach services in Surrey dealt 3,127 new service users.
Surrey Statistics
Since 2000 there have been 58 known attempted or actual DA related killings in Surrey
• Number of murders: 26• Number of attempted murders: 29• Number of manslaughters: 3
(Surrey Police, April’13)
Who are we?
Four independent charities working in partnership
• Chapter 1 (South West Surrey)• East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services• North Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach (managed
by Walton, Weybridge & Hersham Citizen Advice Bureau)
• yourSanctuary
Domestic Abuse Outreach
• Chapter 1 01483 577392 – (Guildford and Waverley)
• East Surrey 01737 771350• Reigate & Banstead, Mole Valley and Tandridge
• yourSanctuary 01483 776822• Woking, Runnymede and Surrey Heath
• North Surrey 01932 260690 • Epsom & Ewell, Elmbridge and Spelthorne
Shared Values
Empowering survivors to make decisions about their own future
Increasing safetyReducing risk
Working for JusticeEnsuring equality of opportunity and
access to servicesPromoting recovery and positive futures
Together we provide…
• A 24hr helpline - 01483 776822• 4 Refuges• County-wide Outreach Services• IDVA Services• Counselling • Group Work• Children’s Services• Specialist training
Referrals
Self or agency referrals.
Referrals accepted by phone, email or letter
Agency referrals only accepted with the clients consent and a safe point of
contact.
Referral Statistics
Referral Breakdown for 2012/13:• 3,127 new service users*• 50% from Surrey Police• 18% Self Referrals• 5% from Children’s Services• Other sources – Health Visitors, GP’s, Housing, Education…
How does Outreach engage with clients?
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Surrey DA Services
Outreach provides client centred support:
• Face-to-face, phone, email or text.• Specialist advice, advocacy, information and
support. • Crisis intervention and long term work
delivered on a needs-led basis.• Empowerment and recovery crucial to
prevent repeat victimisation
Surrey DA Services cont….
• Maximising safety and well-being e.g. Sanctuary Scheme and safety planning.
• Benefits, Children & child contact, Debt, Divorce & separation, Housing, Legal advice including Injunctions, criminal law.
• Referral and signposting to other agencies and much more!
Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach services
Meet clients at safe venue for
face to face interview
Confidential telephone advice and
support Sanctuary Scheme Referral
Freedom Programme and Support
GroupsRepresent client at
MARAC
IDVA at SDVCLiaise with professionals and advocacy
Train and raise
awareness of domestic
abuse
IDVAIndependent Domestic Violence Advisors
Surrey DA Services provide IDVA services for• Surrey Multi-Agency Risk Assessment
Conferences (MARACs)
• Surrey Specialist Domestic Violence Court (SDVC)
Court IDVA• SDVC sits once a week
IDVA:• Receives court list and contacts victim• Attends all 1st, admin & sentencing hearings• Liaises with Crown Prosecution Service• Immediate access to court results• Enhances access to Special Measures, appropriate Bail
Conditions, Restraining Orders
In 2012/13 Surrey IDVAs supported392 victims at the SDVC
MARAC IDVAMulti Agency Risk Assessment Conference
• Receives MARAC Agenda from Police• Contacts every victim (if safe) prior to meeting• Advocates for victims at MARAC Meetings• Responsible for meeting actions• Feedback to victims
In 2012/13 Surrey IDVAs supported 591 victims through MARAC
Volunteering ServicesIn 2011/12 Surrey DA Services Volunteers provided
approximately 15,438 hours of support which equates to £247,008 of added value.
Volunteers over the four services: • Supporting 24 hr helpline• Supporting survivors at Civil Court• Supporting survivors at appointments/meetings• 1 to 1 Befriending• Supporting Group Work Programmes • Awareness raising• Fundraising activities.
In their own words!“In my personal opinion I would say that Outreach is one of the best organizations for
helping desperate people at difficult times in their lives…They have helped me to achieve many goals in my life and have made me a better person for all of the help they have given me. Thank you.”
“I came feeling very isolated, depressed and with no idea what to do. Today I’m happy and looking forward to the future. Thank you so much.”
Further Resources
What is Domestic Abuse½ day course
Domestic Abuse: Multi Agency Responses1 day course
Domestic Abuse: Train the Trainers3 day course
Multi-Agency Domestic Abuse Training Framework
Working with Children Affected by DA2 day course
Domestic Abuse: within the LGBT Population ½ day course
Domestic Abuse: The Legal Framework ½ day course
DA: Safely Engaging with Perpetrators 1 day course
How could you support us?
• Display Publicity materials• Raise funds to enable us to deliver
services & run groups• Encourage others to talk about DA &
seek support• Support our clients via Food Banks• Support local refuges through donating
goods
Any questions?
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