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11.1

Members considered a report of the Executive
Director, Neighbourhood Services seeking approval of a Domestic
Abuse Policy for the Housing service. The Policy includes clear
standards that set out our response to domestic abuse. It sets
clear expectations and provides clarity for partners agencies,
tenants and residents of the city. Approval of the Policy is
essential to continuing work with the Domestic Abuse Housing
Alliance (DAHA) and is of benefit to our tenants.
 

 

 

11.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy
Committee:-
 

 

1.    
Approves the Housing Domestic Abuse Policy in the form attached at
Appendix A.
2.    
Notes that approval of the Housing Domestic Abuse Policy is
essential to continuing work with the Domestic Abuse Housing
Alliance (DAHA).

 

 

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

The recommendation is for the
Housing Policy Committee to approve the
Policy for use.

 

 

 

 

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

Alternative Option 1: Continue
to use the Domestic Abuse
procedure only. The Housing
Service currently has a Domestic Abuse procedure in
place.
 
Limitations/why this option was
rejected: This would not satisfy the requirement of the Regular of
Social Housing, who detail that registered providers must have a
Policy for how they recognise and effectively respond to cases of
domestic abuse. Furthermore, by producing and publishing a Policy,
the Council is committing itself to openness and transparency
regarding the Housing Service’s commitment and response to
Domestic Abuse.