Domestic Abuse Responders Scheme
What is the Domestic Abuse Responders Scheme?
Research tells us that people living with domestic abuse can go to as many as five agencies before they find appropriate help, advice, and support. By having DA Responders across our county, the aim is to reduce this number and provide a more joined-up approach for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
Anyone can be a DA Responder, all you need is to be passionate about supporting people and raising awareness in a safe way.
What is a Domestic Abuse Responder?
How to become a Domestic Abuse Responder
You would apply to attend a one-day workshop covering what domestic abuse is and learning about the support available to anyone experiencing domestic abuse. These will usually take place at the Central Bedfordshire Council offices (Priory House, Shefford) or the Grove View Integrated Health Hub (Dunstable).
You will have the opportunity to be part of a wider network of DA Responders that can assist in supporting, helping and advising a person experiencing domestic abuse and their family, and you will have the opportunity to attend twice yearly DA Responder networking events in future.
To book a place, go to Safeguarding Bedfordshire Training and set up an account/log in. From the home page, go to 'Events' and then 'Available Events' and search Responder to book a place on a workshop.
