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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Service
The Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) is a government initiative introduced to reduce the number of Domestic Related Homicides. IDVAs focus on high risk clients by supporting at a point of crisis, supporting them to plan appropriate safety management strategies. These pro-active responses safeguard service users and their dependents. A central part of the role involves supporting them to access and navigate through the Criminal Justice System.
The Home Office initiated the development of Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and IDVA service at a local and national level to offer coordinated responses to victims of domestic abuse. Currently Local Authority fund the IDVA service. The IDVA works in partnership with MARACs to reduce the risk of harm to high risk clients. The IDVA service has continued to be central to the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) in providing a coordinated service to women at high risk of serious harm and domestic homicide; focusing on reducing risk and safety management of women and their dependents.The IDVA sign post to other organisations when risk is reduced.
Secondly the IDVA's play a major role by providing victims impartial and independent support both at court and throughout their contact with the Criminal Justice System by attending the Specialist Domestic Violence Courts (SDVC) and supporting women through the Criminal Justice System where they are victims of domestic abuse related crime. The IDVAs can inform the courts of the woman’s wishes regarding bail conditions, restraining orders and support her to go to court to give evidence; feel safe and protected whilst doing this.
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