The Sanctuary Scheme
The Sanctuary Scheme is a scheme to protect vulnerable people at risk of domestic abuse.
Property adaptations or ‘target hardening’ can be installed into the homes of those at risk.
The objective is to allow victims/survivors of domestic abuse and their children to remain in their own homes, where it is safe to do so.
Further information can be found on the Darlington Borough Council Website The Sanctuary Scheme [external link]
The Sanctuary Scheme Briefing Session
The Sanctuary Scheme Podcast
Housing Services
Darlington Housing Team
Keep up to date with the DBC Housing page [external link]
Resources
Darlington Housing services have created a briefing session video that gives an overview of the support available for people suffering from domestic abuse.
They have also developed a podcast where Anna & Kelly from the Housing Options & Allocations team discuss domestic abuse and where to get support.
Training Resources
Domestic Abuse Briefing
A Multi-Agency Partnership Briefing video on Domestic Abuse has been developed, setting out the new protections under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
There are a range of services for those who need further support. Please visit the Darlington Borough Council website for further information on where to get support.
Darlington BC - Getting support [external link]
Elder Abuse - Predatory Marriage
Daphne Franks shares the story of her mother who was the victim of predatory marriage. Daphne's mother had severe vascular dementia and terminal cancer and was unable to make the simplest decisions.
Daphne Franks tells the story of a secret marriage, a revoked will, an unmarked grave, grooming, gaslighting, a Private Member’s Bill and a campaign to highlight all the issues.
Hourglass Services "Our confidential services provide information and support to an older person or anyone concerned about an older person who is at risk of, experiencing or recovering from any form of abuse or neglect." Further information can be found at - www.wearehourglass.org
Spotting the signs of Elder Abuse - Presentation by Hourglass Charity
Understanding Animal Welfare in Violent Homes
Virtual College offers this free online course for practitioners to understand the links between abuse of adults, abuse of children, domestic abuse, and animal abuse.
This course will be of interest to professionals working with families with pets and will help them to recognise those at risk of physical and mental abuse.
This course is particularly appropriate to anyone involved with child protection services, children’s social care, adult social care and housing authorities.
It is aimed at health professionals, police officers, teachers and education experts.
To access the resource visit the Virtual College website [external link]
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