How and where it was developed
The idea was conceived, developed and implemented first in the North of the county by a small steering group made up from members of the Cherwell Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership’s Domestic Abuse Group.
The purpose was to create a multiagency team of lead practitioners to provide the frontline element of integrated support and advice to victims of domestic violence and their dependents. A pilot was implemented by the development team who initially conceived the idea devised and facilitated training and resources.
There were 23 initial Champions from a variety of agencies working within Cherwell and surrounding districts. An initial evaluation was undertaken which gave very positive feedback from those involved.
Help lines
- National helpline
(24 hrs)
0808 2000 247 - Oxfordshire domestic abuse helpline
0800 731 0055 - Police
(non emergency)
0845 8 505 505 - Victim support
0845 450 3883 - Kiran Asian
women’s aid
0208 558 1986 - Men's advice line
0808 801 0327 - Broken Rainbow
(LGBT)
020 8539 9507 - Elder abuse
0208 765 7000 - Childline
0800 1111
