LDAN Domestic Violence projectLDAN has been funded by London Councils to deliver a 4 year Domestic Violence project that will focus on the development of a cross-sectoral network and the regular hosting of peer support meetings. The LDAN Domestic Violence project will support organisations to achieve an overall reduction in the impact and occurrence of domestic violence, abuse and repeat victimisation. The Domestic Violence project will be working with agencies who deliver services to survivors as well as perpetrators of domestic violence. LDAN is also committed to increasing public awareness of the impact of perpetrator programmes and the unacceptability of violent behaviour and domestic abuse.
In partnership with the Stella Project, LDAN has produced a new briefing entitled: Risk management: what it means for the domestic violence and the substance misuse sectors (PDF) which includes key information for drug and alcohol and domestic violence workers on identifying risk.
LDAN has produced a briefing that explores the links between substance misuse and domestic violence and outlines the current research, responsible bodies, legislation and policy that relates to this issue. To access LDAN’s Domestic Violence briefing, please click here (PDF 135KB)
Domestic Violence network
In October 2009 LDAN held it’s first Domestic Violence network meeting, which was attended by 50 delegates from across the drugs, alcohol, domestic violence and supported housing sectors. The event featured presentations from the Greater London Authority, Foundation 66, Respect and Women’s Resource Centre as well as opportunity for group work discussions. To access LDAN’s notes from the network launch, please click here (PDF 45.5KB)
In February 2010 LDAN held the second Domestic Violence network meeting which was delivered in partnership with Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) and Drugs and Alcohol Services in London (DASL). The meeting focused on working with perpetrators of domestic violence and included presentations on understanding perpetrators behaviour; the challenges of delivering a perpetrator programme and how substance misuse services can change their practices on domestic violence. To view the presentations, please click on the links below.
Domestic Violence Intervention Project presentation click here (PPT 476KB)
Drugs and Alcohol Services in London presentation click here (PPT 522KB)
On June 9th 2010 LDAN held a third Domestic Violence network meeting with a theme of ‘Risk Management: what it means for domestic violence and substance misuse sectors’, in partnership with the Stella Project. The event included a group work session on a client case study, facilitated by specialist domestic violence and substance misuse workers. To access a summary of the group work discussions please click here To view the presentations, please click on the links below.
How to identify and manage the risk of domestic violence, Gudrun Burnet, Community Safety Team Leader, Peabody: click here
Piloting the CAADA- DASH Risk Assessment tool, Michelle Robson, Newham, and Rachel Ozanne, Camden Safety Net: click here
Care planning across the domestic violence and substance misuse sectors, Karen Bailey, Stella Project Coordinator, AVA: click here
Dates for your diary in 2010:
Thursday 23rd September
Thursday 2nd December
All meetings will be from 1pm- 4pm in Central London
If you are interested in finding out more about the LDAN Domestic Violence project or to be added to the DV network mailing list, please contact Carlita McKnight, LDAN Membership Development Officer, esthers.ldan@drugscope.org.uk or 020 7520 7558
Partner agencies
Respect
Respect is the UK membership association for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services. Our vision is to end violence and abuse in intimate partner and close family relationships. Our key focus is on promoting, supporting, delivering and developing effective interventions with perpetrators. The Respect helpline offers information and advice to people who are abusive towards their partners and want help to stop. The Respect phoneline is open Monday - Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm 0845 122 8609. www.respect.uk.net
The Stella Project
The Stella Project is a partnership between the Greater London Domestic Violence Project (GLDVP) and the Greater London Alcohol and Drug Alliance (GLADA) As the leading agency addressing drug and alcohol related domestic violence and abuse, the Stella Project works across all 33 London boroughs for positive, sustained improvement in the way services are delivered to survivors, their children and perpetrators of domestic violence affected by problematic substance use. www.gldvpstellaproject.org.uk
Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP)
DVIP is a groundbreaking voluntary sector project and registered charity which was set up in 1991. DVIP's main aim is to increase the safety of women and children who experience domestic violence by providing a range of diverse services challenging men, supporting women, working in partnership, influencing policy and campaigning for change. To find out more, please go to www.dvip.org
Drugs and Alcohol Service for London (DASL)
DASL is a London based charity that helps communities to tackle the problems caused by drug and alcohol misuse. Our aim is to help build stronger, safer and healthier communities where everyone has the opportunity to realise their full potential. With over 25 years experience of providing substance misuse, education, training and outreach services, DASL has developed innovative projects working with Black and Asian communities, lesbians and gay men, older people and people in contact with the criminal justice system. We are also very experienced in supporting people with difficulties related to mental health as well as people experiencing domestic violence. To find out more, please go to www.alcoholeast.org.uk/
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