Domestic abuse prevention team
Phone 999 or go to your for immediate help if you or someone else is in danger or a crime is in progress. If you are unable to speak, 999 operators can still connect you to police. The operator will listen for background noises. .
Our dedicated Domestic Abuse Prevention Team works to:
- support the Âé¶¹¸ßÇå Domestic Abuse Local Strategic Partnership
- commission support Âé¶¹¸ßÇå for survivors of domestic abuse
- operate a community grants programme to support by and for domestic abuse Âé¶¹¸ßÇå
- prevent abuse from occurring in the first place or from escalating in risk
- offer training, communication and coordination across our networks to improve awareness of domestic abuse, its impact, and the local support Âé¶¹¸ßÇå
The team is part of the Early Intervention and Prevention department, aiming to:
- provide the right help earlier to save lives
- avoid worsening abuse
- achieve better outcomes
- reduce pressure on statutory crisis Âé¶¹¸ßÇå
The team is also closely linked with Adult Social Care, ensuring that we have a holistic approach to support all vulnerable citizens in our city.