Court IDVA
Our Court IDVA can guide you through the court systems, supporting with everything from arranging pre-trial visits, assessing your safety and providing emotional support, to tracking cases, liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service and telling you more about Restraining Orders.
Family Welfare IDVA
Our Family Welfare IDVA can provide emotional and practical support if you are going through the family court process. They will complete risk assessments, create safety plans and advocate for you. They can also prepare you for court and help you to communicate with legal professionals.
Stalking and Harassment Lead IDVA
Our Stalking and Harassment Lead IDVA has a specialist understanding of stalking and the tactics used to frighten and control. They can provide practical, emotional and advocacy support, as well as developing safety plans and using civil and criminal justice systems to increase your protection.
BAME IDVA
Our Black and Minority Ethic (BAME) IDVA can work with you if you are from a minority ethnic group in our community. They'll provide specialist support, with an understanding of issues including forced marriage and honour based violence.
Health IDVA
Our Health IDVA works closely with colleagues from Chesterfield Royal and Derby Royal hospitals. They can provide direct support if you are experiencing abuse, but they also work hard to build important partnerships with hospital staff.
Want to learn more?
Find out more about domestic abuse support in Derbyshire on the Safer Derbyshire website.
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What can an IDVA help with?
· They can advocate for you and represent you at Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC)
· Help you to navigate the criminal justice process
· Arrange pre-trial visits
· Apply for special measures (such as screens, using the back entrances to the building and video links)
· Provide emotional support
· Complete risk assessments and safety plans
· Tailored support depending on speciality, e.g. an understanding of stalking tactics (Stalking and Harassment IDVA), an understanding of issues for victims from minority ethnic groups (BAME IDVA) and close relationships with healthcare teams (Health IDVA)
