Domestic abuse (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)

Due to the complex nature of domestic abuse, a range of interventions are required which include working with victims, children, perpetrators and family groups. 

We recognise that, in South Tyneside, we need closer partnership working around domestic abuse interventions to ensure that we agree chosen interventions for consistent implementation and assessment of impact, which are based on need and evidence.

• NICE has produced pathway guidance and quality standards for practice with individuals affected by domestic abuse: NICE: Domestic violence and abuse
• NICE also recognise that Multi‑agency partnership working at both an operational and strategic level is the most effective approach for addressing domestic violence and abuse. Training and ongoing support from within an organisation are also needed for individual practitioners: NICE: Domestic violence and abuse: multi-agency working
• Social care intervention is governed by statute. The LCSB has agreed safeguarding and child protection procedures which all local agencies work to: South Tyneside Safeguarding Children Board
• The Safeguarding Adults Board offers advice and signposting where there is a concern about abuse of adults: South Tyneside Safeguarding Adults Board
• The Community Safety Partnership offers information for professionals including links to the SafeLives Risk Assessment Tool which is South Tyneside's risk assessment tool for adults: Information for professionals - Domestic violence and abuse

These third sector organisations offer a range of evidence based tools and approaches:

• Safe Lives
• Refuge
• Women's Aid
• Respect