IDVA Project

IDVA Project

The Early Years Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (EYIDVA) project has provided individual support and/or advocacy for parents of children under four years old who have been exposed to domestic abuse living in Southend. An IDVA completes a comprehensive risk assessment and individual safety plan, tailor-made to each client, to help identify and mitigate risk factors.

Safe Steps will continue to deliver information and specialist services across Greater Essex through Essex Compass. Changing Pathways and Safe Steps will together deliver victim support in the community.

The learning and experience gained from the A Better Start early years IDVA service will inform and influence the services of the future.

To find support for yourself, you can contact Safe Steps in the following ways:-

• Telephone 01702 302333
• Complete your details online at  https://www.safesteps.org/get-help/
• Drop-in to The Dove Centre, 4 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9DA.

If you are a professional wishing to refer someone, please complete the online referral form at https://www.essexcompass.org.uk/

For more information about Safe Steps, please visit their website at https://www.safesteps.org/