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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