Safe Houses/Sanctuary Scheme

• Are you a victim of Domestic Abuse?
•  Do you need advice and support to stop the abuse and stay in your home?
• Do you need help to explore your legal options?
• Do you need a safe place to stay?

Domestic Violence Floating Support

What is Floating Support?

Floating Support comes to you.

Floating Support provides you with someone to talk to and someone who can help with day-to-day problems that may include: -

• Keeping you and your family safe
• Building confidence and self esteem
• Dealing with loneliness
•  Making contacts and friendships
• Coping with feelings and emotions
• Planning for the future
• Dealing with issues
• Sorting out your finances
• Budgeting to pay your bills
• Filling in forms
• Coping with alcohol or drug problems

Safe Houses

Stonham, a social housing provider has two safe houses which can support women with or without children.  It is short-term safe accommodation where you can access information about the options available to you.  Stonham will support you in the decisions that you make and help you plan for the future.

Shropshire Domestic Violence Advocates

In Shropshire we now have Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) for high-risk victims of domestic abuse.

The Advocates Role:

•  Planning for your safety
• Access to refuge or emergency
• What to expect if you are going to court
•  Understanding the criminal and civil justice systems
• What to expect if contacting a Solicitor
•  Problem solving your situation 

How you can contact Stonham:

Stonham

Unit 3 Delta House

264 Monkmoor Road

Shrewsbury

SY2 5ST

or http://www.homegroup.org.uk/stonham

Floating Support and Safe Houses

Tel: 01743 233288

Mobile: 07973 740666 or 07843 632026

Domestic Violence Advocacy Workers

Tel: 01743 233288

Mobile: 07843 632021 or 07843 632022

National Domestic Violence Helpline

Tel: 0808 2000 247