Domestic abuse posters, leaflets and strategy

We have many leaflets for professionals working with those who have been abused by their partner.

Hertfordshire's Domestic Abuse Strategy

It sets out how all the agencies with a responsibility for preventing and tackling domestic abuse will work together to break the cycle of abuse.

Domestic Abuse Equalities Impact Assessment – the equalities impact assessment for the county's domestic abuse strategy
Domestic Abuse Joint Strategic Needs Assessment – the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for domestic abuse in Hertfordshire
Domestic Abuse Strategy Summary – summary of Hertfordshire's Joint Domestic Abuse Strategy
Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy (2022-2025)
Hertforshire Domestic Abuse Strategy on a Page
Domestic Abuse and Complex Needs Partnership Summit - Full deck of presentation slides from the November 2021 Summit

The Women’s Aid website has a ‘survivor handbook’ available in many different languages. Women’s Aid – Help & Advice – Information in Other Languages. The Survivor’s Handbook provides step-by-step guidance on all aspects of accessing support. It includes information on safety planning, legal options, the effects of abuse on children, housing and refuge options and health issues.
National Centre For Domestic Violence website – Professionals can make a referral directly to the National Centre for Domestic Violence online for help with injunctions. The victim will be contacted within 24 hours.
Mankind leaflet – provides advice and support for male victims
Galop are an LGBT+ anti-violence charity. They work with individuals who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse. They also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had issues with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. They are a completely independent community-led group.