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DVIRP offers support to different agencies for Domestic Violence issues. If you would like to discuss your needs please contact the help-line.

If you want to talk to someone on the help-line we will:

  • Listen to what you have to say.
  • Help you explore options.
  • Provide support - on the telephone or face to face in an agreed place of safety (this may be in the community, a public venue, in the city centre, or at our city centre base)

Keep your personal information confidential. This is limited for safety reasons and will be explained when you call.

What you can do in advance

Put together a list of phone numbers. Include friends, relatives, local police, Women's Aid, support workers, etc. Do not rely on numbers being stored in your mobile phone. Even well known numbers are forgotten in a panic. Keep the list with you, or put it somewhere safe that is easily accessible.

  • See if there is someone who lives nearby who you can tell about the abuse, ask them to call the police if they hear unusual disturbances at your house or anything that
    concerns them.
  • Try and save some money for travel costs.
  • Get an extra set of keys cut for the house/car. Keep keys, money, documents & clothes for you and your children packed, so that you can get away quickly should you need to.
  • Think about where you could go, it is useful to have a couple of options.
    How would you get there?
  • Talk to the children so that they understand and can help/co-operate in an emergency. Teach them how to dial 999; even if the phone is left off the hook the police can
    still trace it.



The Leicestershire Evidence Network Scheme (LENS) Project has been developed to enable victims to have their injuries documented and kept in a secure place.

This scheme offers victims:

  • Copies of their photo(s) to take away with no pressure to take further action
  • Secure storage of photographic evidence for up to 10 years.
  • Information and sources of other support.
  • Photos can be used as supporting evidence in court at any time.
  • They can also increase the chances of a successful prosecution and obtain injunctions.
  • The Domestic Violence Integrated Response project can help you document the evidence.

Lens LeafletPlease click on the image to the right to launch a pdf file about the above project. Or right click and select "save target as" to save the leaflet to your PC.


Additional Security Keepsafe (ASK)

What is Ask?
The "ASK project" is a victim centred initiative which aims to make it possible for victims of domestic violence to remain in their homes and feel safe.

This is a new partnership project between Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project (DVIRP), Leicestershire Constabulary & Leicester City Council Feel Safe Project offering early interventions to safety for Domestic Violence victims, these can include locks on windows and doors, fire proof doors and windows, etc.

Who is eligible for "ASK"?
The "ASK project" is not limited to Council or Housing Association tenants and includes any person who is suffering from Domestic Violence or has suffered and requires safety.

Referrals to the ASK project are made through the Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project.

How to access the service

  • Ring the Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project on 0116 255 0004
  • Speak to a Domestic Violence worker about your situation.
  • Decide which part of the scheme is appropriate for your needs.

Please click on the image to the right to display an image about the above project. Or right click and select "save target as" to save the picture to your PC for later viewing.

Break - Thru

What is Break - Thru?
This is a 6 week group programme for children and young people, aged between 7-16 years, who have witnessed and/or experienced domestic violence.

This therapeutic support is available throughout Leicester City and County.

Criteria:

  • Child or young person is aged between 7 and 16 years.
  • The perpetrator does not pose a risk.
  • The family are able to make their own way to the venue.
  • Statutory agencies are not currently involved with the child or young person. (CAMHS, CBII, Social Care and Safeguarding).

    • Please contact the Domestic Violence Integrated Response Project to make a referral 0116 255 0004

    For more information, contact Jindy Johal on Business : 0116 255 0003
    Email : jindy@dvirp.co.uk
    PO Box 7675, Leicester LE1 6XY

    Please click on the image to the right to display an image about the above project. Or right click and select "save target as" to save the picture to your PC for later viewing.

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