DVCN - Domestic Violence Co-ordinators Network

Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information here.

15th March 2013

Trauma services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence

Over 60% of domestic violence survivors experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); many will benefit from specialist psychological support to process and recover from the trauma. South West London and St George's NHS Trust's Traumatic Stress Service offers support to people experiencing PTSD. More information about the different types of mental health services available to both adults and children within the NHS can be found here.

23rd February 2017

Legal aid restrictions are to be scrapped

Time limits preventing survivors of domestic abuse from obtaining legal aid for court hearings will be removed

7th February 2017

Disrespect NoBody Campaign

The Home Office has published a number of posters in support of the Disrespect NoBody campaign.

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