Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) Case Analysis
This report is our contribution to fully highlight the learning from Domestic Homicide Reviews as most of us recognise the need for national, regional and local work required to embed a true coordinated community response (CCR) to domestic abuse. In essence, much of what we have learned from the DHRs outlined in this report demonstrates […]
An Open Letter to the Prime Minister
Specialist organisations working with survivors of VAWG have written an open letter to the prime minister, calling for an urgent strategy to protect women and girls and to prevent abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Open Letter to Dame Louise Casey
Members of the National Domestic Abuse Policy and Practice Group have written an open letter to Dame Louise Casey, calling for action to ensure that women and survivors staying in hotels and other emergency accommodation for people sleeping rough are not forced to return to their abusers or to the streets following the pandemic.
Housing Providers & Refuges: Tackling move-on together during COVID-19 Initiative
This is an initiative led by The Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA), Women’s Aid Federation of England, National Housing Federation and the Chartered Institute of Housing to bring the housing sector and refuges together to get survivors who are ready for move on right now into a safe home.
Women’s Homelessness Action Forum (WHAF) Key Asks to support women experiencing homelessness during COVID-19
The following key asks emerged from discussion had at the virtual Women’s Homelessness Action Forum (WHAF) held on April 7th 2020 and attended by 27 practitioners to discuss support for women experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in London during the Covid-19 pandemic. With reports of violence against women increasing in the current lockdown, […]
Housing and Domestic Abuse Resources
Local Government Advice on Tackling domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.local.gov.uk/tackling-domestic-abuse-during-covid-19-pandemic
Further Resources and Guidance: Property Management and Domestic Abuse during COVID-19
Guidance for property managers on how to support residents experiencing domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further Resources and Guidance: Joint sector guidance for survivors and communities
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/covid-19-coronavirus-safety-and-support-resources/
COVID-19: DAHA Provides Guidance for Housing Providers
The Government’s stay at home advice in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic can create new challenges for people experiencing domestic abuse. DAHA have produced guidance for housing providers on how you can offer safe responses to your tenants/service users where it’s known they are living with domestic abuse or where new concerns arise.