A FOUR CHARITY PARTNERSHIP AIMS TO TRANSFORM HOW DOMESTIC ABUSE IS DEALT WITH IN SALFORD

A new partnership of four charities has been selected to provide domestic abuse services in Salford from April 2022, following a competitive tender process.

Salford Foundation, Pankhurst Trust, TLC: Talk, Listen, Change and Trafford Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS) have come together to create the 'Safe in Salford' service.

Their collective aim is to transform and improve how domestic abuse services are designed, delivered and evaluated in Salford - to improve outcomes for those impacted and affected.

Services have previously been delivered separately for victims and survivors, children and young people and perpetrators. The new model of delivery will involve a 'one front door' approach, so that support and challenge is coordinated seamlessly.

This will enable a significant shift in how domestic abuse is tackled in the city.

The partnership will provide a range of complementary services including individual support, group activities, safety planning and training for professionals from a range of venues across Salford.

Collectively, the four charities have over 140 years' experience of delivering services to people in Salford and the surrounding boroughs. At the heart of their partnership lies a commitment to listening and responding to the experiences of victims and to working collaboratively to create sustainable change with individuals, families and communities.

Phil East, CEO of Salford Foundation said:

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"I am delighted that we have been able to form such a great partnership, building on the different strengths and specialisms of our individual charities.

Domestic abuse continues to be a significant issue in Salford, affecting people from all backgrounds and contributing to a wide range of harms, disadvantages and poor outcomes.

Collectively, we are determined to create a step-change in tackling domestic abuse in Salford."

 

Sam Fisher, CEO of TDAS said:

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We have designed 'Safe in Salford' to be flexible and accessible, offering person-centred, trauma-informed safety and support.

We will achieve this by working collaboratively with all our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors. After a successful two years' of supporting children and young People in Salford, we look forward to continuing to deliver the Harbour project and strengthening our relationships within the city to actively address domestic abuse, enabling survivors to break free."