Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Services in Newham
Domestic abuse is taken very seriously in Newham. Hestia provides emotional and practical support to those experiencing domestic abuse in Newham and wider communities. Nobody should live their life in fear of physical, financial, sexual or emotional abuse.
What services do we offer in Newham?
- Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) - offer support to individuals and families identified as being at significant risk of harm.
- Specialist IDVAs – provide tailored support to those at risk of harmful practices such as forced marriage, FGM, honour‑based abuse, and multiple disadvantages including disability, mental health challenges, or substance misuse.
- Domestic and Sexual Abuse caseworkers provide emotional and practical support to those experiencing domestic abuse.
- The co-ordination of MARAC (multi-agency risk assessment conference) offering a partnership response to addressing the safety of all high-risk survivors and taking action against those who abuse.
- The Alessia Project (supporting those who sell sex, are sexually exploited or trafficked).
Service statistics
Usually replies in
5 days
68%
of referrals accepted
Categories:
Advocacy
Information and advice
Service access criteria:
Newham residents
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Non English speaking friendly
Waiting list (weeks):
0
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