Domestic Abuse Policy

Training linked to the subject of domestic abuse is mandatory for all housing employees of Gateshead Council. This training will be completed on a yearly basis.

Following the approval of this policy we will review and update domestic abuse related procedures and staff guidance. The implementation work will include the rollout of specific training on the policy for all frontline housing staff, which will focus on how we support victims and survivors.

Housing staff and other internal partners were consulted with the development of this policy. This will continue throughout the training and implementation period.