Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service at ADVANCE
IDVA services support women who are assessed as being high or very high risk of continued domestic and sexual abuse and those at risk of being killed.
The term IDVA is Independent Domestic Violence Advisors – these are specially experienced and qualified individuals who can assess risk and support women with safety planning, risk management and practical support either before, during or after separation from the perpetrator of the violence.
OUR MAIN AIM IS THE SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN.
The services are unconditional and the organisation prides itself on believing victims and survivors of domestic violence and giving them support from the point of referral right through to appearing in court as witnesses, where relevant.
We offer:-
• Practical and emotional support
• Face to face appointments
• Telephone advice and information
• Group work
• Referrals to other specialist services
• Support to attend court
• 24 hour, 365 days a year support for women
• Legal appointments
• Help with DIY injunctions and support with the Criminal Justice System.
We are commissioned to provide these services in 4 London Boroughs:
• Hammersmith and Fulham
• Brent
• Westminster City Council
• Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
For more information please visit our website: http://www.advanceadvocacyproject.org.uk/#/idva-services-intro/4551581527