Independent Domestic Violence AdvisorIndependent Domestic Violence advise services work from the point of crisis with survivors of domestic violence. Their work is typically short to medium term and they work within a multi-agency setting to manage the risk that clients face. All the work of IDVA services should reflect the following principles: Principle 1: SafetySafety of the client, their children, any other vulnerable associate, and of the IDVA are the highest priority at all times. Principle 2: RiskThe focus of the IDVA project is to give a premium service to high risk clients. Principle 3: DiversityThe service will respect the diversity of the community in which it works and apply anti-discriminatory practice to a aspects of its work and support clients to access its services on an equitable basis. Principle 4: Dynamics of Domestic ViolenceUnderpinning all work with clients is the understanding that domestic violence is unacceptable and an abuse of human rights. Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive and controlling behavior where the abuser, wishing to dominate the survivor, uses violence in order to establish and maintain authority and power. Principle 5: IndependenceThe primary role of the IDVA is to advise and support the client to ensure their increased safety. The independence of advocacy from any particular agency is necessary in achieving this aim. Principle 6: Accountability to StakeholdersThe management of the service ensures that staff are well managed and supported in their work, that funds have been used in a transparent way that promotes sustainability, and that the quality of service to the client is maintained at all times. Principle 7: Co-ordinationThe service recognises that multi-agency work is key to providing the most effective service to victims of domestic abuse, promotes a co-ordinated response, and works to improve policies, procedures and practices of all partner agencies.
Principle 8: RespectAll clients and staff of the service are treated with respect, dignity and sensitivity and the service upholds the service principles of public life namely openness, honesty, integrity, accountability, selflessness, objectivity and leadership. IDVA Services: North Buckinghamshire - 01296 437777 South Buckinghamshire - 01494 461367 |