Domestic Abuse
KIDAS (Kent Integrated Domestic Abuse Service)
The Kent Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (KIDAS) offer a person-centred, holistic range of support services to victims and their families in Kent, with support available including; Safe refuge accommodation Specialist Independent Domestic Violence ...
Domestic Abuse Support: Ask for Ani
The government has launched the Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately) codeword scheme to enable victims of domestic abuse to access immediate help from the police, or other support services, from the safety of their local pharmacy. The Ask for ANI ...
How to get a copy of your Police Report
You have the right to access to information held about you. You can do so by making a subject access request. Information provided under subject access is for personal use only and cannot be used for other purposes. To request information held by a ...
Scott Schedule: What is a Scott Schedule?
A Scott Schedule is a table of allegations, usually around Domestic Abuse or Welfare/Harm. The court will make an order for the alleging party to complete the first few columns of the table with information about their allegations and then for the ...
Domestic Abuse Allegations in Family Court Cases
In cases where it has been alleged or admitted, or there is other reason to believe, that the child or a party has experienced domestic abuse perpetrated by another party or that there is a risk of such abuse then the court must: identify the factual ...
Non-molestation Order
A non-molestation order is a type of court order known as an injunction. An injunction is a court order that either: protects you or your child from being harmed or threatened by the person who’s abused you - this is called a ‘non-molestation order’ ...
The Karpman Drama Triangle
The Drama Triangle is a theoretical device we use to explain what might be going on in a toxic relationship and how to break free from it. If you imagine an equilateral triangle with its three points. At each point sits one of these three labels; ...
Domestic Abuse: Definition
Domestic violence and abuse is defined as: "Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless ...
DA Perpetrators: Building Better Relationships
Kent If you wish to self refer because you wish to address your abusive behaviour in relationships then there are contact details (attached) for Kent-based groups that can help you. If you have been directed by Cafcass to attend a domestic abuse ...
Domestic Abuse Helplines
For Male Victims The Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them. They offer advice and emotional support to men who experience abuse, and signpost to other vital services that help keep ...
Clare's Law
Clare's Law. From this website: http://www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk/victims/keeping-safe/ Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme The scheme, also referred to as ‘Clare’s Law’, launched in Kent and nationally on 8 March 2014. The scheme aims to ...
Child Abuse
If you think a child is in immediate danger, don't delay – call the police on 999, or call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 straight away. If you have any concerns or suspicions, contact the free helpline service to speak to an NSPCC counsellor 24 hours a ...