Domestic Abuse Policy
8 Security measures
Security measures are available for victims and survivors of domestic abuse who hold a tenancy or own their own property in Gateshead. If the perpetrator does not live at the property, security measures can support the victims and survivors to remain in their own home.
Where the victim or survivor is a Gateshead Council tenant, our Neighbourhood Relations team will assess and offer security measures. Where the victim or survivor does not hold a Gateshead Council tenancy (if they are a private tenant, owner-occupier, or registered provider tenant), agencies can make a referral to the Sanctuary Scheme. The Sanctuary Scheme is administered by the Neighbourhood Relation team and currently funded by the Homeless Prevention Grant.
Security measures include:
- alarms to doors and windows
- replacement door locks
- window locks
- video doorbells
- personal alarms
- door braces
- letter box restrictors
- dummy CCTV
- recordable CCTV and cameras
If you feel that you or someone you are working with may require and benefit from one of the available security measures, please contact the Neighbourhood Relations team at [email protected].