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, […]
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.
COVID-19 Domestic abuse and sexual violence guidance for homelessness settings
The COVID-19 outbreak is a dangerous time for clients experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence. They may feel afraid or alone. As a homelessness worker, you may be the only person they can ask for support, and the only person checking in on them to see how they are doing. If you know or suspect […]
Guide to Best Practice in Criminal Justice during COVID-19 crisis
It is anticipated that reports to police will increase during this stay-at-home and self iolsation period. Referrals to Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will increase and prosecutions will increase. Police, CPS and HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) have all adapted their working arrangements to respond to Government guidance, but the need to provide a robust […]
Domestic Abuse: Mental Health, Trauma and Self-Care (two 3 hour blocks over two days)
This training is only open to people who have attended domestic abuse foundation training within the last two years. This training will take place over 2 webinars. Session 1 – 27/07/2020, 10:00 – 13:00 Session 2 – 29/07/2020, 10:00 – 13:00
Responding to Domestic Abuse for Health Practitioners Webinar (two 3 hour blocks over two days)
This training will take place over 2 webinars, with assigned work to complete the following session 1. No prior training is required. There are no upcoming sessions. If you are interested in attending this training please contact us to register your interest.
Safety Across Faith and Ethnic (SAFE) Communities project – Impact Report
Creating Space For Faith and ‘Race’ in The Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Abuse – Impact Report. The Safety Across Faith and Ethnic (SAFE) Communities project has brought together groups who would not otherwise meet and is the primary source of expertise on the interconnections between VAWG, faith and ethnicity in London. Hosted by STADV, it has […]
Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse (two 3 hour blocks over two days)
It all begins with an idea.