Newcastle Integrated Domestic Abuse Service

Description

Integrated Domestic Abuse Accommodation, Outreach and IDVA/ISVA Service The service will promote the safety and recovery of people affected by domestic violence and abuse are: • crisis support to be delivered within purpose built accommodation (women only, and their children), including a 24 hour local telephone service which will offer a triage function of assessment and information, advice and guidance • resettlement support; • preventative outreach support for victims and their children; • independent domestic violence and sexual violence advice; • support for children and young people within the purpose built accommodation and beyond including immediate crisis support and longer term recovery support; and • Specialist trauma informed counselling support Including provision of dispersed 'sanctum' accommodations for victims with complex needs and/or those not suitable for refuge. Sanctum is supported by a complex needs specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)