There are many services available from Safe@Home. If you need a service that we are unable to provide, we will point you in the right direction. Below are the services available:
Independent Domestic Violence advisor
Safe@Home has trained Independent Domestic Violence advisor's (IDVA), who specialise in assessing risk, safety planning and supporting people experiencing domestic abuse. They are able to help you in a number of ways depending on your own circumstances, such as going with you to appointments, or attending legal proceedings against the perpetrator (the person who has subjected you to domestic abuse).
Housing advice and options
The Housing Officer can provide information to help with any housing problems that you have. For some people, the domestic abuse that they have experienced is so severe that they may have to leave the family home. We can advise what the best course of action is, for example, a placement in a refuge either within the Wakefield District or another part of the country. There will be trained domestic abuse workers at the refuge who will provide support whilst you and your family are re-building your
lives.
Moving to alternative accommodation should not be seen as the only option that is available to you. The abuse that you have experienced is traumatic enough without the added stress of moving home, changing your children’s schools or leaving your family. We will discuss other options that are available to you as part of your safety planning.
The Sanctuary Scheme
The scheme is specifically for those who wish to remain in their current home. The Sanctuary Co-Ordinator will carry out an inspection of your home and will work with you to advise what can be done to make you feel safe in your home. Depending on your situation, temporary accommodation may be available whilst the work is carried out.
Police advice
Police Officers can provide advice and support around pressing charges against perpetrators and other judicial matters. The officers are trained in dealing with domestic abuse and will be sympathetic to your situation.
Family support
During this time of stress you may have a number of problems that need our professional help. You have the opportunity to receive support from a Senior Social Worker specifically for any children or young people that live in your home.
Emotional support
For some people, domestic abuse can cause both emotional and psychological stress. In order to help you deal with this, Safe@Home have staff who are trained Counsellors and who can provide one-to-one, group and also female anger management programmes . If you feel that this would be helpful to you, then sessions can be arranged.
Perpetrator Programme
We provide group work programmes for individuals who want help to change their abusive behaviour. For many individuals, talking about these issues is a very powerful first step towards dealing with them. By participating in the programme, you will have the chance to learn non-abusive ways to manage your feelings, strategies to cope with the difficult times in relationships and family life, and ways to better understand the needs of your partner and children.
