Domestic Abuse Joint Protocol

Introduction

This protocol aims to ensure that a helpful and consistent response to domestic abuse is provided across Derbyshire by all agencies having a duty of care towards adults and children

It does not replace the necessity to address associated policy and procedures concerning:

  • Safeguarding children

  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults

  • Domestic abuse Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC)

Or any agency specific policy and procedures concerning domestic abuse

  • Each member of staff or volunteer has a responsibility to respond if they become concerned that domestic abuse is an issue for someone (including colleagues) they come into contact with as part of their work

  • Further information on help available for all experiencing, surviving and perpetrating abuse is available at http://www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk/ (opens in a new window). 

This protocol is curerntly under review and will be available from April 2011. For further information contact Lisa Morris: lisa.morris@derbyshire.gov.uk or 01629 531498.

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