Domestic abuse standards

How we are tackling domestic abuse

• We are committed to tackling domestic abuse, and we will take action, where appropriate, against perpetrators of domestic abuse
• We will take a victim centred non-judgemental approach to dealing with cases of domestic abuse
• We will keep victims of domestic abuse informed at all stages of a case
• We will treat domestic abuse cases with priority and confidentiality. The exception to this is where we have a duty to share information by law, or in child protection circumstances
• Where appropriate we will offer support for perpetrators of domestic abuse to modify their behaviour and prevent reoccurrence
• As appropriate we will take action against those who perpetrate domestic violence
• We aim to respond to all reports of domestic abuse on the same day of the initial report
• We will complete a Domestic Abuse Risk Indicator Checklist in all cases unless already completed by another agency. We understand that risk can change very quickly and will respond appropriately
• We will offer additional security to victims of domestic abuse and these where possible these will be completed the same day