• About Us
• Domestic Violence Constitution
• Domestic Violence Effects
• Domestic Violence Myths
• Domestic Violence Facts
• Domestic Violence Barriers
• Helping Those Affected
• Help The Project
• Protect Yourself Clear This Website
• Contacts
• Training Available
• Links
• Campaign Material
• WOMEN'S 10K RACE 13TH MAY 2007
• IDVA

Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVA)

Worst Kept Secret fully advocate and link in with the work and support provided by the IDVA service across all boroughs of Merseyside.  

Role of the IDVA

• Our key outcome is to increase the safety of survivors of domestic violence; and their children.
• The IDVA service is aimed at clients who have been identified as high risk..
• The support is intended to be a short/medium term service in place to reduce the risk of further domestic violence and the emotional effects caused by it. 
• A risk assessment needs to be carried out so we can form an appropriate safety plan.
• We can assist with issues arising as a result of domestic violence, such as support through the court process and advocacy with housing issues.
• IDVA’s are independent from all agencies to ensure the best possible support and advice is   offered to each survivor.
• All clients are treated with respect, dignity and sensitivity.  We respect the diversity of the community and work to ensure all survivors have access to the services they need.
• In order to provide the best possible help we may need to share information with other agencies, but this is only on a need to know basis to achieve the best outcome for you  
•  If your case is referred to a MARAC an IDVA will be able to represent you.

Contact details for IDVAs:  

LIVERPOOL :  Phone/Answerphone  0151 286 6949   
                          Phone/Fax:                     0151 330 2014                                                                              Email:               idva@localsolutions.org.uk   

KNOWSLEY:   Phone: 0151 548 3333  
Email:               angc@btconnect.com   

SEFTON:           Phone:  0151 922 8606  
Email:               caseworker@swaca.com   

ST HELENS:     Phone:  01925 246 910
Email:               Joanne@healthrelationship.org   

WIRRAL:          Phone:  0151 606 5491  
Email:               cathynewman@wirral.co.gov.uk

 

© local solutions 2008