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Victim SupportA national independent

charity supporting victims and witnesses

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Who we can help• Victims and witnesses, their families, friends and anyone

else affected by crime, whether or not the crime has been reported, and regardless of when it happened.

• You can call us any time after the crime took place, whether it was yesterday, last week, last month or several years ago.

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Referral Pathway

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Our Witness Service

• We run the Witness Service in every criminal court, supporting witnesses and their families before, during and after trial.

• Pre-court visits

• Waiting area for witness, and supporters

• Defence witnesses

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Victim Support Domestic Violence

Service

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Lauren Davenport

Domestic Abuse Support WorkerBolton

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We will provide a holistic, risk led response to victims of domestic violence across

Greater Manchester, through our team of VCOs, IDVAs, DV support workers, specialist

trained community volunteers and court based Witness Service volunteers

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My Role

• Domestic Abuse Support Worker • Working with Domestic Abuse victims in Bolton

who are of standard or medium risk of harm• I offer emotional and practical support and can

refer on to other agencies• My support can be on a short or long term basis• Specialist trained volunteers also

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Emotional Support

• The topics discussed in emotional support meetings can include:

• The abuse itself• The effects on the victim and others• Self-esteem and confidence building• Steps to move forward• Safety Planning• Healthy relationships

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Tools we use during support:

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Safety Planning

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Remaining In The Relationship

Packing A Bag

Escape Route

Safe Places to Hide

Emergency Plans

Children’s Emergency Plan

Legal Documents

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Leaving The Relationship

Social Networking

Change Routines

Legal Options

Security of the Property

School and Work

Contact Details

Accommodation

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Outcome Star

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Any Questions