Renewed domestic abuse support in Derbyshire
Domestic abuse support has received a significant boost in Derbyshire, as the county council commits to a renewed and expanded funding package.
Awarded to the Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Partnership, this funding will provide essential resources over the next three years to deliver critical services for survivors and individuals at risk.
The partnership is made up of NCHA Derbyshire Wish, The Elm Foundation, and Crossroads Derbyshire. They’ve been working together since 2020, and have helped over 7,677 survivors of abuse in that time.
The funding will deliver over 76 safe homes, either in refuge or the community, and deliver out-reach support. Specialist programmes, including counselling and therapeutic support, will be offered to both adults and children as they overcome their trauma and prepare for new, independent lives.
Specialist support for children
The enhanced package of funding will enable the partnership to offer new services for children, delivered by specialist Children’s Workers.
Lauren Earle, operational lead for domestic abuse services at NCHA, comments: “We’re grateful to Derbyshire County Council for their dedication to support survivors of domestic abuse. The enhanced package of funding will enable the partnership to deliver new services, and vitally, new services for children.
“We know that children are deeply affected by what they witness, and they are now recognised as victims in their own right [Domestic Abuse Act 2021]. This funding means we can give them the support they need.”
Councillor Carol Hart, Derbyshire County Council's cabinet member for health and communities, said: “Providing support for those affected by domestic abuse remains a priority for Derbyshire County Council.
“We are very pleased that, along with our partner the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, we can continue providing services for adults and their children. This is whether they need to flee their situation to safe accommodation or need practical and emotional support to stay in their community.
“The extra funding we’ve provided is helping families across Derbyshire, particularly children, who can be very badly affected by domestic abuse.”
Find out more, including contact details, on the Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Support website.
Support for customers
For all customers, including those outside of Derbyshire, advice and resources are available on our domestic abuse pages.
If you are concerned someone may be in imminent danger, please always call 999 and ask for the police.
