Our Domestic Abuse Practitioners are highly trained and experienced to help clients navigate through the criminal justice system. We can support you by:
- Walking alongside you, demystifying the processes and by helping you understand what is happening every step of the way.
- Supporting you to write a Victim Impact Statement.
- Arranging a pre-trial visit so that you know what to expect when you go to court.
- Arranging “special measures”; this includes having things like a screen so that you do not have to face your abuser.
- Helping you to keep safe throughout the process and keeping in contact with other professionals to make sure you have all the support you need.
- Providing you with information about Protective Orders or child contact issues.
- Signposting you or referring you for other specialist support.
We can also support you through the family courts, providing advice, information and emotional support when you need. Our dedicated
family court website will give you lots of information about child contact arrangements and attending the family court:
https://familycourts.idas.org.uk/