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.
Culturally Diverse Communities IDVA
Our Culturally Diverse Communities IDVA provides specialist support for people from culturally diverse backgrounds who may face additional barriers when experiencing domestic abuse. This can include language barriers, immigration concerns, cultural expectations, fear of community judgement, or uncertainty around accessing support services. They provide culturally aware, inclusive and trauma-informed support to help people feel heard, safe and empowered.
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.
LGBTQ+ IDVA
Our LGBTQ+ IDVA provides specialist support for people within the LGBTQ+ community who are experiencing domestic abuse. They understand the unique challenges LGBTQ+ survivors may face, including fear of discrimination, being “outed”, or not feeling understood when seeking support. They provide inclusive, non-judgemental support tailored to individual experiences and needs.
Older Persons (55+) IDVA
Our Older Persons IDVA supports people aged 55 and over who may be experiencing domestic abuse in complex or hidden circumstances. This can include abuse from partners, adult children, carers or family members. They work closely with safeguarding, health and social care services to provide support that reflects individual needs and circumstances.
Want to learn more?
Find out more about domestic abuse support in Derbyshire on the Safer Derbyshire website.
Want to become an IDVA?
We’re growing our IDVA service and looking for passionate people to join our team and support those impacted by domestic abuse across Derbyshire. We’re particularly keen to hear from members of the LGBTQ+ community, people from culturally diverse communities and anyone passionate about ending domestic abuse and supporting survivors. Whether you bring professional experience, lived experience, or a strong desire to help others, you could make a real difference.
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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
· Delivering tailored support based on specialist knowledge and experience. Working alongside safeguarding, health, housing and other partner agencies to help increase your safety and wellbeing.
