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Domestic Violence and Abuse Profile

Domestic Violence and Abuse Profile. Overall rates and trends . 2 in 5 women 1 in 5 men. 571 recorded crimes in 2012, with an average of ~70 a month

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Domestic Violence and Abuse Profile

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  1. Domestic Violence and Abuse Profile

  2. Overall rates and trends 2 in 5 women 1 in 5 men • 571 recorded crimes in 2012, with an average of ~70 a month • 1,118 referrals to Southside’s IDVA service between the 2nd quarter in 2009-10 and the 1st quarter in 2012-13 (93 adults per quarter) • of 41% inthe average number of referrals to the IDVA service per year • 178% in Adult Safeguarding referrals from 08/09 (46 referrals) to 11/12 (128 referrals) • 697 cases at Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference in 4 years (09-12) (24% repeats) 907children were affected. 5,936 women aged 16- 59 each year

  3. Overall rates and trends – Part 2 • 1,122 notifications to Children’s Social Care in 2012 • 94 couples with 188 children were referred to the New Way Service between 2010-12 (14 repeat referrals) • 37 women stayed at Bath Next Link’s safe house, and it supported 45 women as part of its resettlement service, between 2011-12 • Violence against the person, made up 64% of recorded crimes (2010-2012) • Physical abuse (30%), emotional (28%) & financial abuse (26%) of adult safeguarding referrals (2011-2013) Biggest single cost is to physical and mental health services Locally, domestic abuse experienced by women costs £17m eachyear £3.6m

  4. Health needs of offenders and victims Alcohol risk • Drugs risk • Women with ill health or a disability are 2x times more likely to be victims • Victims are 3x more likelyto have mental health or anxiety disorders • Offenderssupervised by probation • 58%of Adult Safeguarding referrals had physical disabilities • 14% of their AWP service users at the moment have been identified as having a risk from others, including domestic abuse. • 38% of Southside referrals were identified as having an issue with substance misuse • Studies suggest victims would most prefer to receive support from Doctorsamongst any professional 64% 19%

  5. Recording & understanding • In the healthcare services there is a limit and inconsistency in recording. There are also issues with acquiring data • Nationally only 15% of victims have any record on NHS care record • Significant issue with recording domestic abuse related hospital admissions • An average of 9 adults, and 9 related children were referred to Southside's IDVA service from A&E per quarter during the three year period between the Q2 of 09-10 and Q1 of 12-13. • Studies have indicated that domestic abuse is almost invisible in GP records • The IRIS project to help GPs support domestic abuse victims in Bristol demonstrated up to £2,450 cost-effectiveness per year of quality adjusted life

  6. Domestic abuse – a brief introduction to services in B&NES Lores Savine - Community Safety Officer B&NES Council Lores_savine@bathnes.gov.uk

  7. Definition of domestic abuse March 2013 Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. This can encompass but is not limited to the following types of abuse: Financial Emotional • Psychological • Physical • Sexual

  8. Working in Partnership National Context Call to End Violence Against Women and Girls’ Strategy, Home Office 2011 • Prevention • Provision • Protection

  9. Working in Partnership Local Context • IVASP Strategic Partnership with responsibility for prevention, provision, protection and safeguarding victims of interpersonal violence and abuse • Health and Wellbeing Board priority to reduce the health and wellbeing consequences of domestic abuse

  10. Domestic Abuse is about Power and Control Abusers believe they have a right to control their partners in the abusive relationships. These characteristics are examples of how they exert power and control against the victim.

  11. Focus groups findings 2013-14 What did we learn from survivors? • We heard how hard it is to take the first step and tell someone about what they are going through • We heard domestic abuse damaged confidence, self-esteem and health

  12. Focus groups findings 2013-14 • We heard how much they value the IDVA service and that they would like all victims to have access to this type of support • We heard that people would value discussions with GPs, but recognise the pressure that they are under

  13. Local Services • Southside - offers expert support to women and men, and provides the IDVA service • Julian House - a range of services for women including the Libra Project and the Freedom Programme • Next link – Women’s refuge and other domestic violence services

  14. Local Services • Off The Record - Support for young people aged 11- 18 yrs • New Way Project - A Social Services project working with couples to help them work through the effects of domestic abuse • RSVP – Run by DHI this voluntary perpetrator programme works with men whose abusive behaviour is linked to their substance misuse

  15. Safeguarding vulnerable adults Will investigate cases of suspected abuse and can provide help, in partnership with colleagues in Health and other agencies to protect and support adults who have suffered abuse and neglect.

  16. Children and Families Assessment and Intervention Team The Children and Families Assessment and Intervention Team, provide the first point of contact if you need to talk to someone about a child or young person, aged 0-18 who may be at risk

  17. National confidential helplines • Men's Advice Line - Helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner • Women’s Aid- includes a survivors forum and website to help children and young people understand DA • Broken Rainbow UK - Helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people experiencing domestic violence

  18. Role of the IDVAIndependent Domestic Violence Advisor • Increase the safety of domestic violence victims and their children • Service aimed at clients who are high risk, but will support all victims of domestic violence • Short to medium term support to reduce the risk of further abuse and the emotional effects caused by it

  19. Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference Aim: To reduce the risk of serious harm or homicide for a victim and to increase the safety, health and well-being of victims, adults and children

  20. Everyone can help in some way… e.g. How does your organisation supports staff who may be victims. http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/neighbourhoods-and-community-safety/crime-prevention-and-community-safety/domestic-violenceRemember in an emergency call999

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