North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council Safe Accommodation (Refuge) and Support Services across North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire

Description

This service requirement is for a countywide provision of Safe Accommodation (refuge) and Support Services for victims/survivors of domestic abuse across West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire. The joint commissioning of this Service is in direct response to the local authorities’ statutory responsibilities within the Domestic Abuse Act and the accompanying Domestic Abuse Statutory Guidance Framework 2021. The Service will support victims/survivors of domestic abuse, empowering individuals to feel safe, rebuild their lives and maintain a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle free from abuse. It will offer safe, psychologically and trauma-informed tailored support that promotes both immediate safety and long-term recovery support to adults and children victims/survivors of domestic abuse. Keywords: Domestic abuse, support services, safe accommodation, victim support, refuge