Domestic Abuse Support Services - Professionals Consultation

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We are currently working with our partners, service providers and service users to review domestic abuse support services in Hartlepool. If you work in a service that works with victims of domestic abuse in Hartlepool then we want to hear from you. Organisations that we particularly want to hear from include (but are not limited to):

  • Domestic abuse support services staff
  • Housing officers / housing association staff
  • Social workers
  • Adult social care providers
  • Criminal justice, including police, probation, etc.
  • Health professionals, including GPs, health visitors, A&E staff, midwives, etc.
  • Teachers and school staff

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How it works and confidentiality

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Closing date

This consultation is open until the 3rd January 2022. Use the "Follow Project" widget at the bottom right of the screen to subscribe for updates.

We are currently working with our partners, service providers and service users to review domestic abuse support services in Hartlepool. If you work in a service that works with victims of domestic abuse in Hartlepool then we want to hear from you. Organisations that we particularly want to hear from include (but are not limited to):

  • Domestic abuse support services staff
  • Housing officers / housing association staff
  • Social workers
  • Adult social care providers
  • Criminal justice, including police, probation, etc.
  • Health professionals, including GPs, health visitors, A&E staff, midwives, etc.
  • Teachers and school staff

How to take part

How it works and confidentiality

We are using open environment consultation tools to get the conversation flowing in the same way as in a round table discussion. The ideas board works like writing a virtual post-it note and sticking it on a virtual wall. Please like and comment on other people's comments and add your own.

The case studies tool asks you to tell us the story of your professional experience. These are moderated before they appear on the site and you will receive an email notification when your story is posted.

You can check out our moderation and privacy policies at the bottom of the page.

Closing date

This consultation is open until the 3rd January 2022. Use the "Follow Project" widget at the bottom right of the screen to subscribe for updates.

Discussions: All (4) Open (0)
  • Question 1 - How can we reduce repeat victimisation?

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    41% of female and 29% of male victims in Hartlepool in 2019/20 reported multiple domestic abuse incidents to the police. Also, 42% of support service clients during the same period were repeat referrals. As a professional, what do you think about these figures and do you have any suggestions about what services can do to try and reduce this repeat victimisation? Add your comments below.

  • Question 2 - How do we measure success?

    over 2 years ago
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    To know if our services and resources are being used most effectively we need to be able to define what success looks like, measure outcomes and evaluate what is working and what is not. As a professional, how do you think we should approach this?

  • Question 3 - How can we better support those presenting with complex needs?

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    "Complex needs" often refers to problems with drug and alcohol but we are also seeing victims presenting to services with other multiple and complex needs including:

    • housing needs
    • parenting needs
    • mental health needs
    • care needs related to age or disability 

    As a professional, what is your experience of working with people with complex and / or multiple support needs? What can we do better? 


  • Question 4 - How do we prioritise prevention?

    over 2 years ago
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    As a professional, do you think we prioritise prevention enough? Do you have any suggestions about what services can do to help people at an earlier stage?