LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Partnership (360G-LondonCouncils-07)

Galop is leading the LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Partnership, which is being delivered in partnership with London Friend and Stonewall Housing. The London LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) is specialist service for LGBT+ survivors of domestic abuse. It is open to any LGBT person experiencing domestic violence living or working in London. This is a service run by, and for LGBT+ people., The DAP provides services to survivors of domestic abuse, including the following helpline: email, phone and live chat support to all LGBT+ survivors, giving information and support 5 days a week, including signposting to ongoing specialist services and contributing to the overall national helpline service, supporting survivors in London, advice and safety planning, housing advice, including options on finding safe accommodation, emotional support, free one-to-one Counselling, support and assistance with dealing with the police, help reporting incidents and finding solicitors, legal advice on civil or criminal protection (e.g., non-molestation orders), support through civil and criminal court system, advice on child safety and child contact issues, specific support around sexual abuse, interpreter service available to those who do not have English as a first language, awareness raising sessions/ consultancy services to multi agency staff at borough level to increase understanding of LGBT+ people’s experiences of domestic abuse and the work of the partnership, the partnership is made up of three LGBT+ voluntary organisations: Galop specialising in supporting LGBT+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called “conversion therapies,” Stonewall Housing providing safe accommodation, housing advice, mental health advocacy and support for people fleeing domestic abuse, London Friend offers counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity and promotes personal growth and self-confidence.