Independent domestic violence advisers
Oxfordshire’s independent domestic violence adviser service
The Oxfordshire Domestic Violence Advisor service was established in January 2008 and has the leading role, on behalf of the Oxfordshire Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC), to work with victims at high risk and coordinate safety plans around them. The Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) are trained specialists whose goal is the safety of survivors of domestic violence, ultimately to help them and their children move safely towards living violence free lives.
The IDVA service works with clients of both sexes who have been identified as high risk and referred from a Multi agency risk assessment conference (MARAC).
The support is intended to be a short/medium term service in place to reduce the risk of further domestic violence and the emotional effects caused by it.
A risk assessment needs to be carried out so we can form an appropriate safety plan.
IDVAs can assist with issues arising as a result of domestic abuse, such as support through the court process and advocacy with housing issues.
IDVAs are independent from all agencies to ensure the best possible support and advice is offered to each survivor.
All clients are treated with respect, dignity and sensitivity. IDVAs respect the diversity of all communities and work to ensure all survivors have access to the services they need.
In order to provide the best possible help they may need to share information with other agencies, but this is only on a need to know basis to achieve the best outcome for you.
For more information and to access the IDVA service please contact the Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 731 0055
Help lines
- National helpline
(24 hrs)
0808 2000 247 - Oxfordshire domestic abuse helpline
0800 731 0055 - Police
(non emergency)
101 - 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
0808 808 8141 - Childline
0800 1111
