Camden Safety Net provides services to survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence as well as support to children affected by violence, and services to survivors and their families who live, work or study in Camden.

Camden Safety Net have provided a presentation designed to give a greater understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse, raise awareness of signs and symptoms as well as information on where to access help and support for victims, children and perpetrators. 

We know that victim / survivors and families of domestic abuse might feel more unsafe as a result of the pandemic and as we adapt going forward, especially if they are self-isolating and staying at home with an abuser  Camden Safety Net is providing additional support such as more frequent contact with those at risk and developing dynamic safety plans.This also includes providing to victims such as:

• enlisting help and support from trusted friends and/or neighbours,
• asking them to check in regularly if safe to do so
• setting up code words or phrases with them, which would indicate police should be contacted

In line with Public Health England and NHS guidelines,the priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our service users and our staff while keeping the service functioning. In doing so, changes have been made to how the service is delivered:

• All our advocacy and safety planning will be done by telephone, email and / or text
• All counselling services will continue remotely
• IDSVAs will no longer be co-located throughout the community services
• Our duty service will continue to operate providing immediate advice and support via telephone or email

Survivors can access support and advice around domestic and sexual abuse by contacting:

Camden Safety Net

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Tel: 0207 974 2526

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.camden.gov.uk/domesticviolence