The Pets Project works with animals across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Independent Domestic Violence Advocates The WAIS Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA’s) support high risk female survivors of domestic whose partners are being prosecuted for offenses against them and who are going through Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs). The IDVAs work with women in Nottingham City and South Nottinghamshire offering support both, before, during and after court. The IDVAS offer support to women, ensuring they are fully aware of their options. IDVAs can attend pre-hearings, carry out safety planning, help women through the criminal justice system and investigate civil remedies. The IDVA’s can also signpost to other agencies for further help including counselling. Even the relationship has ended, the abuse can continue and women may be in more danger. The IDVAS can offer support to ensure women are fully aware of their options. are two IDVA teams: one to cover Nottingham City and one covering the south of the County (Gedling, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe). Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference The MARACs are fortnightly meetings, chaired by the Police bring together agencies, such as probation, police, health, children’s services, education and welfare, alcohol and drug agencies and WAIS. The aim of the MARAC is to prevent further harm to survivors of domestic violence and their children. All MARAC cases are referred to the IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) team at WAIS. The IDVA's support is delivered in partnership with many agencies including the Police and the Crown Prosecution Service. Gedling Outreach This service supports women living in the Gedling area of Nottingham, who have experienced domestic abuse. It offers emotional and practical support, safety planning and signposting to other agencies as well as encouraging women to consider how they feel about their lives. The Gedling Outreach worker also currently runs the Gedling Freedom Programme, a 12 week rolling course that helps women recognize what constitutes abusive behavior and helps women gain self-esteem and confidence to improve the quality of their lives. Stronger Families and are Not for Hurting The Stronger Families Programme supports children and mothers who have experienced domestic abuse and aims to undo some of the damage caused.
The Pets Project works with animals across Nottinghamshire and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Independent Domestic Violence Advocates The WAIS Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA’s) support high risk female survivors of domestic whose partners are being prosecuted for offenses against them and who are going through Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs). The IDVAs work with women in Nottingham City and South Nottinghamshire offering support both, before, during and after court. The IDVAS offer support to women, ensuring they are fully aware of their options. IDVAs can attend pre-hearings, carry out safety planning, help women through the criminal justice system and investigate civil remedies. The IDVA’s can also signpost to other agencies for further help including counselling. Even the relationship has ended, the abuse can continue and women may be in more danger. The IDVAS can offer support to ensure women are fully aware of their options. are two IDVA teams: one to cover Nottingham City and one covering the south of the County (Gedling, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe). Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference The MARACs are fortnightly meetings, chaired by the Police bring together agencies, such as probation, police, health, children’s services, education and welfare, alcohol and drug agencies and WAIS. The aim of the MARAC is to prevent further harm to survivors of domestic violence and their children. All MARAC cases are referred to the IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) team at WAIS. The IDVA's support is delivered in partnership with many agencies including the Police and the Crown Prosecution Service. Gedling Outreach This service supports women living in the Gedling area of Nottingham, who have experienced domestic abuse. It offers emotional and practical support, safety planning and signposting to other agencies as well as encouraging women to consider how they feel about their lives. The Gedling Outreach worker also currently runs the Gedling Freedom Programme, a 12 week rolling course that helps women recognize what constitutes abusive behavior and helps women gain self-esteem and confidence to improve the quality of their lives. Stronger Families and are Not for Hurting The Stronger Families Programme supports children and mothers who have experienced domestic abuse and aims to undo some of the damage caused.
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