North Lanarkshire Council launches new Domestic Abuse Digital Directory, enhancing support for victims

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North Lanarkshire Council have launched a new Domestic Abuse Digital Directory, enhancing support for victims and survivors across the area.The new interactive directory involves key partners, including registered social landlords (RSLs) and domestic abuse agencies, and provides a range of key contacts, training opportunities and domestic abuse resources to ensure a joined-up service is provided.This new directory supplements the council’s existing Housing Domestic Abuse Policy which is in place to ensure the local authority meets the needs of people and children experiencing, or at risk of, domestic abuse and support them appropriately.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android NLC housing convener, Councillor Michael McPake, said: “The interactive directory is a valuable resource which fosters improved multi-agency collaboration and can be accessed by other agencies and partners to allow information to be shared, safeguarding victims.“It advocates for a trauma-informed approach to supporting victims.

Our RSL partners communicate directly with our Housing Domestic Abuse Champions and domestic abuse agencies.“This ensures the sharing of relevant information, protects victims, eliminates the need for them to recount their stories repeatedly, and facilitates the best possible outcomes.“Our housing service