Domestic abuse…. a housing issue ?

Isos Anti-Social Behaviour Service Who are we ? Isos Housing - a significant regional landlord in the North East 17,000 properties owned and managed across the North East and Cumbria Large geographical Spread 4 Police Forces and 13 Local Authorities Rural and Urban split Safer Neighbourhoods Team

Isos Anti-Social Behaviour Service Statistics over the last 12 months We have worked on in excess of 800 Serious ASB cases 47 Cases resulted in formal action being taken 72 Cases were around domestic abuse Over half of the Injunctions were to protect our most vulnerable victims within our communities The Safer Neighbourhoods team were successful in applying and being granted a DIY injunction 2 nd Nationally to use the new legislation relating to the new injunction powers

Isos Anti-Social Behaviour Service The iWitness Service We launched a new service – iWitness iWitness received a nationally recognised award Excess of 200 reports completed in the first year 75% OOH ASB calls use the iWitness service 15 Noise reports resulted in domestic abuse cases being opened

Isos Anti-Social Behaviour Service Our Domestic Abuse approach  Operate a victim-led approach to all cases / wider approach around domestic abuse cases  Isos aren’t the experts! But we do have expertise in tackling domestic abuse using the legislation  The importance of working with all our partner agencies and the police  Safeguarding adults and children  Improving safety and security of the property  Managing the risks and supporting perpetrators  Explore the options to help the victim make informed choices  Support and advice for the victim longer term

Isos Anti-Social Behaviour Service Our officers journey with domestic abuse Domestic abuse comes in many different forms with challenges and complexities Examples and the vast scope of types of domestic abuse include: Mother and Son The Newly Weds Domestic Slavery The Young Couple

Isos Anti-Social Behaviour Service The future of domestic abuse…? Why should we continue to work with domestic abuse cases? Multi agency and partnership working PCC initiatives Budget implications ? Is domestic abuse part of your core service ? YES

Isos Anti-Social Behaviour Service Questions and Feedback Please feel free to ask any questions Thank you