What is Domestic Violence and abuse?
'The Government defines domestic violence as "Any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality." This includes issues of concern to black and minority ethnic (BME) communities such as so called 'honour killings'.
Domestic Violence is an abuse of power and covers a whole range of behaviour including:
- Physical assault
- Mental and verbal abuse
- Rape
- Threats
- Sexual abuse
- Harassment
- Intimidation
- Deprivation
- Systematic criticism and humiliation
- And in it's most extreme form domestic homicide
What is the Domestic Violence Accommodation Project (D-VAP)?
DVAP is a unique approach for a rural area to ensure that all the refuge services that are traditionally available in cities are also available across the East Riding.
We provide both refuge provision and a comprehensive support service. This is designed to increase opportunities and choices for individuals, who may choose to remain in their own property, or to be relocated nearby within their own community. In special circumstances, the project will assist individuals to be relocated further afield.
Support will be given on a one to one basis, which will allow individuals to talk through their situation with a designated project worker who will help them design a personal support plan.
Within DVAP we understand that Domestic Violence and Abuse can be carried out by men and women against partners, ex partners and family members. We will support any victim of domestic violence and abuse.
DVAP are happy to support you regardless of race, age, gender, religion, ability, sexuality or social class and support to people who have drug, alcohol and / or mental health issues.
Is this service a confidential service?
This service is confidential, any information sharing will be with your agreement. You will be asked to sign a consent to share form stating clearly who we can share, store, receive or request information from.
There are two exceptions to this information sharing consent, where a child or young person is identified as being at significant risk of harm we will be legally required to always adhere to Child Protection Guidelines. Where we think there is a significant risk of a crime being perpetrated against you we can share information under Section 115 Crime and Disorder Act 1998 in order to offer further protection.
» DVAP - a Safe Communities Initiative
General Information Leaflet (pdf 500kb)
» DVAP Be Safe Leaflet (pdf 650kb)
» DVAP Volunteer Support Leaflet (pdf 101k)
» How to be a volunteer with DVAP (pdf 280kb)
