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Domestic Violence

We can help people who are suffering from domestic violence and abuse by offering support and in some cases emergency housing.

Domestic violence can take many forms: physical, mental, emotional and sexual abuse and includes:

• Being beaten
• Being attacked with a weapon
• Being locked in your home
• Being denied access to money
• Being prevented from seeing friends
• Threats of physical or sexual abuse

Domestic violence can affect both women and men, in heterosexual and gay and lesbian relationships.

Getting help

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse and/or violence from a family member, there is a variety of places that you can get advice. A list of helpful organisations is listed.

We can give you advice and assistance. We may be able to offer emergency accommodation while we look into your housing situation. You will not be expected to remain in, or return to your home if it is considered unsafe.

If you are a woman fleeing domestic violence we may be able to help you find accommodation at a woman’s refuge. You can also find a place yourself through the national domestic violence helpline.

Step By Step Drop-in

There is free, inderpendent and confidential informtion available for individuals who are or have been affected by any form of domestic abuse. Support can range from providing infomation about what domestic abuse is, throug to reporting incidents the police and seeking refuge accomodation.

Drop-in staff are non-judgemental and will not pressurise individuals to follow any specific course of action. For futher infomaton, please contact Nikki on Tel. 07776402217

 

Sanctuary Scheme

The scheme aims to make it possible for victims to remain in their homes and feel safe, and provides an alternative to relocation away from family and friends, vital support networks and key services. This is done through the installation of enhanced security measures in a victim’s property.

Eligibility

The Sanctuary Scheme is available to/ if:

• residents of Lewes District who are the victims of domestic violence, other physical violence or hate crimes,
• women and men, with or without children,
• people who own or rent their home. However, where the victim is renting the property the landlord’s written consent for the work to be carried out is needed,
• the perpetrator of the violence does not live in the home,
• the Council is satisfied that the victim is threatened with homelessness due to domestic violence or hate crime,
• the client wishes to remain in their home and understands the implications of doing so and does not allow perpetrator back into the propery,

Referral process

A referral can be made by a statutory or voluntary agency, the victim or a friend /family member on their behalf. All referrals will go to our Housing Needs Manager who will ensure that the client is eligible for the scheme.

Assessment of the works required

Once a client has been referred onto the scheme the contractor – Safe Partnership Ltd will visit the property to determine what works need to be carried out on the property. The works will usually be carried out on the same day.

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