39/2023 – Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership Police Advocates funding

Author and Job Role: Lucy Thomas, Commissioning & Policy Lead for Victim Services

Protective Marking:  OFFICIAL

Police and Crime Commissioners have the statutory responsibility to provide services to support victims to cope and recover. This is for the continuation of Domestic Abuse Outreach Advocates on the three policing divisions.

These specialist IDVA workers will work alongside police teams to provide an enhanced level of support to survivors of domestic abuse, advocate for their needs and support the professional development of officers and staff.

East Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (ESDAS)

  • £42,000 for a Police Outreach Advocate for East Surrey

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (SWSDAS)

  • £42,000 for a Police Outreach Advocate for West Surrey

North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (NSDAS)

  • £42,000 for a Police Outreach Advocate for North Surrey

The PCC supports the recommended allocation of funds and awards the following;

  • £42,000 to ESDAS
  • £42,000 to SWSDAS
  • £42,000 to NSDAS

I approve the recommendation(s):

Signature: Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend (wet signed copy held at PCC Office)

Date: 12 January 2024

All decisions must be added to the decision register.

Consultation

NA

Financial implications

Continuation of MOJ IDVA/ISVA funding

Legal

NA

Risks

Risk to the services being able to sustain delivery beyond the funding agreement period due to lack of sustainable funding

Equality and diversity

No implications

Risks to human rights

No risks