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?