To inform members of our new duty to have a
Domestic Abuse Policy in place for our Housing Service in order to
comply with new regulations and adopt best practice.
We are currently also working towards an accreditation through the
Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance which involves improving our
response to domestic abuse in order to reduce harm to residents and
our tenants.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affect on communities;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/02/2024
Decision due: 16 Apr 2024 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development
Contact: Joanne Marriott, Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance Officer Email: Joanne.Marriott@northyorks.gov.uk Email: joanne.marriott@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
We will consult a group of people who are
victims or survivors of domestic abuse via a webinar
We will ask key agencies to comment on the draft policy by
circulating the document by email
We will consult with key staff in the council by email and offer
the opportunity to meet individually to gather feedback
Consultees
People with lived experience of domestic abuse
working with our commissioned service IDAS (Independent Domestic
Abuse Services)
Key local partner agencies through the Domestic Abuse Local
Partnership Board
Staff in the Housing Directorate
Domestic Abuse Champions within the council some of whom are
survivors of domestic abuse
Care & Independence & Housing OSC