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Tackling Domestic Abuse |
Last updated: 07 February 2008
OSCP is a partner of the Oxfordshire Domestic Violence Steering Group (ODVSG).
The Group was set up in response to the need to coordinate services across the whole county. Survivors may present to any agency within the county and it became apparent that there was little consistency in and knowledge of the services available. Membership of the group includes Oxford City Council's Domestic Violence Co-ordinator, Community Safety Officers from across the county, the Police, Primary Care Trust, John Radcliffe hospital and key voluntary services.
The work programme for the ODVSG is centred around a Champions scheme, that identifies and trains key employees on domestic violence issues, who then become the point of reference for all employees in the organisation, department, etc.
Projects for the future
Advocacy and a 'One Stop Shop'
Sanctuary Scheme
Specialist Domestic Violence Courts
Tackling domestic violence
There are many initiatives working throughout Oxford that OSCP has supported. The table below highlights the areas OSCP has supported.
The schemes aims to provide one or more of the following:
reduce domestic violence
raise awareness
increase reporting of these crimes to the police
| A Domestic Violence Training Toolkit, 'training the trainers' has been produced and available for use by OMAGDV agencies |
| Looking After Yourself Project' has developed Domestic Violence and Protective Behaviours training in Primary Schools in Blackbird Leys and Rose Hill. |
| Victim Liaison Officer, working alongside the Police Officers of Cowley Domestic Violence Unit, to support and advocate for victims of domestic violence |
| Oxford City Youth Council has produced Domestic violence leaflet for Young People |
| Women In Need Gaining Strength (WINGS) is a local helpline with drop-in sessions for victims of domestic violence |
| A range of services to victims, including accommodation, advice, counselling, outreach and support have been improved and developed |