What we will do about domestic violence

We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and providing a safe and secure environment for people to live in and visit. SHL will work with its partners to tackle the causes of all forms of domestic violence.

We recognise the effects of domestic violence on the victim’s quality of life and will make use of the available resources to eliminate it. We will deal with domestic violence as a priority and will take all reports seriously. We will work to ensure that residents are not subjected to domestic violence and to develop the confidence of all sections of the community we serve.

We take matters of domestic violence seriously and will not tolerate such behaviour from our residents, members of their households, or their visitors. Whenever evidence is available, we will not hesitate to take whatever steps are necessary to deal with the perpetrators of domestic violence.

We consider:

• That violence in relationships is an abuse of human rights wherever and whenever it occurs
• That every person has a right to be safe from fear and abuse in their own home
• That domestic violence is unacceptable and should not be tolerated
• That domestic violence impacts upon children, the whole family and community
• That domestic violence can and often does include criminal behaviour
• That domestic violence occurs in all communities and affects people from all backgrounds
• That challenging domestic violence is about pursuing equality and raising the status of those being abused

Summary of current Policy and Procedure on Domestic Violence

In dealing with incidents of domestic violence, SHL will actively seek to:

• STOP the domestic violence
• Provide services and advice to meet the welfare and safety needs of  women, men and children experiencing domestic violence, including those of SHL employees and their children
• Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to combat domestic violence
• Promote co-operation in order to initiate activities and projects that have the aim of increasing awareness about domestic violence and reducing its extent and impact
• Provide a supportive and enabling environment which encourages people to report such abuse
• Contribute to the empowerment and safety of present survivors;
• Support measures to prevent future violence
• Contribute to the development of community intolerance to violence, intimidation and abuse

Reporting Domestic Violence

To find out how to report instances of domestic violence and other anti-social behaviour, please click below:

How to report an instance of anti-social behaviour

Or in an emergency dial 01438 757668 (Police domestic violence officer)