DVCN - Domestic Violence Co-ordinators Network

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17th March 2017

New resource for Health Professionals

The Department of Health (DoH) has published a resource looking at how health professionals in England can support adults and young people aged over 16 who are experiencing domestic abuse, and dependent children in their households.

The resource covers: the legal and policy contexts of domestic abuse; information for commissioners and service providers; and what health practitioners need to know. Annexes include: examples of domestic abuse behaviours; and risk identification tools for adults and dependent children and young people.

Please click here for more information. 

22nd January 2013

Is your refuge 'service exempt'? Supported housing and exemption from the Benefit Cap Universal Credit regulations published

The Department for Work and Pensions announced that (in the short term at least) payments for 'exempt accommodation'...

15th January 2013

26 January 2013 13:00 ~ FREE Violence Against Disabled Women Presentation - WiseWomen Glasgow in partnership with GCVS

For people interested in issues surrounding discrimination, violence and abuse

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