Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership
If you are experiencing Domestic Abuse please contact the 24 hour Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
If you are ever at risk of immediate danger contact the Police on 999
Welcome to the Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (BDAP)
The Partnership brings together key agencies across Bedfordshire to raise awareness, to deliver services and to work together to improve our local response to domestic abuse. At BDAP we work closely with local authorities and other agencies to provide services in the local area, we deliver a two-tier training programme for professionals who work with those affected by domestic abuse and we strive to bring all those agencies working locally together to ensure a coordinated response to domestic abuse. BDAP also coordinates the monthly Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and the Domestic Abuse Champion Scheme in both Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire
Domestic Abuse Bill introduced to Parliament
On 16th July 2019, the Domestic Abuse Bill is to have its first reading in the House of Commons, this will start the process of changing the response to domestic abuse. The Bill, offers support to survivors/victims of domestic abuse and tackles how to bring the perpetrators of abuse to justice.
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On Saturday 17th August Priory View will be holding a Summer Gala!
Bring the family down and join the fun from 11am to 3pm for a great family day out.
** Amazing Arts & Craft Stalls**
**Face Painter & Glitter Bar**
**Raffle**
**Games including Hook a Duck, Hoopla, Splat the Rat, Pick a lolly, Sweet Shop and more**
There will be a great variety of handmade items.
There will be a selection of refreshments available onsite in the cafe & restaurant including Hot Dogs, Burgers, Cones of Chips along with Popcorn & Candy Floss!
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Victim Support is recruiting
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Victim Support is recruiting for an experienced Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor (IDVA) to be part of our dynamic Beds IDVA team based across Bedford, Borough and Central Beds. County/Borough Bedfordshire Office location Bedford Full time/Part time Full time Hours per week 37.5 Basic Salary …
TALK:4M is Families First Bedfordshire’s service for MALE victims of Domestic Abuse
Families First Bedfordshire is offering a peer group programme aimed at empowering men to cope and recover from domestic abuse. The next group starts in September for 12 weeks. Please contact Families First Bedfordshire for more information and a referral form. Venue details will be shared upon request. This is open to Bedfordshire residents …
Emotional abuse: ‘My fiance seemed perfect – but he wanted to control me’
Click on the image to read one woman’s experience of domestic abuse at the hands of an older man; the story is on the BBC website. Anna, an actress, fell in love with an older and more successful actor who seemed like the perfect man. But quickly he began to change. Read how she experienced…
What it’s like going through a domestic abuse case
Click on the image above to view a five minute film that shows one woman’s journey through the legal system; the film shows the frustration and trauma that she experiences during the 12 months of the process. If you have been a victim of domestic abuse or know someone who is experiencing abuse; please…
Freedom Project – Dogs Trust
Freedom Project Dogs Trust’s Freedom Project is a dog fostering service for people who are fleeing domestic abuse; recently it has opened to women fleeing abuse in Bedfordshire. Dog’s Trust know owning a pet can often be a barrier to fleeing domestic abuse and accessing refuge/emergency accommodation, so they offer free dog fostering until…
End Economic Abuse
Click on the logo above to visit the Surviving Economic Abuse website to watch the film which describes economic abuse. The impact of economic abuse upon the victim can last for years; 6/10 survivors of domestic abuse have been coerced into debt by the partner who abused them. Women might have been – Prevented from…
