Under Covid-19 the volume of high risk
domestic abuse referrals has increased significantly, and the team
is struggling to offer timely support to victims of abuse. This
creates a risk that high risk victims may not receive the support
they need in leaving an abusive relationship, and consequently
remain at continuing risk of serious harm.
The purpose of the report is to create a second additional
temporary Grade 7 Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) post
for a period of 6 months, to be filled through an agency
worker.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2021
Decision due: 31 Mar 2021 by Managing Director Children and Young People (DCS)
Contact: Bruce Penhale, Head of Stronger Communities Service 0161 770 4196 Email: bruce.penhale@oldham.gov.uk Email: Bruce.penhale@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
There has been consultation with Rebekah
Sutcliffe (Strategic Director for Communities and Reform) as the
corporate lead for domestic abuse.