- Young people aged 13 -17 who are experiencing abuse in their own intimate relationships
- Young people who have been in the care system up to the age of 21
Consent must be obtained from the young person for all standard and medium risk referrals. Consent is not required for MARAC referrals
All standard and medium risk referrals should be referred to Cambridgeshire using the below online referral link, irrespective of where the client resides.
High risk/MARAC level YP cases should be referred to the relevant service where the client lives
Cambridgeshire:
Peterborough:
A Young Person's Dash Ric is helpful but not essential if the referral is for IDVA support only. If the referral is for MARAC a Dash Ric will be required. Please see the link at the bottom of the page for the Dash Ric
The minority ethnic IDVA works with victims from minority ethnic communities in Cambridgeshire only, specifically those from South Asian Communities. Discretion can be taken on referrals for other minority ethnic groups.
Please note that the IDVA Service cannot provide immigration advice to professionals or victims.
The minority ethnic IDVA accepts referrals at all risk levels but those scoring under 17 ticks MUST have victim consent to refer.
Referrals will only be accepted for support where the domestic abuse is current.
Please note that discussions about safe accommodation can only take place directly with the client when the IDVA is able to clarify their immigration status and eligibility. Until then, safe accommodation discussions with the client remains the responsibility of the referrer. In the meantime, the client may wish to explore options with the following organisations:
If the survivor has children, please consider an urgent referral to Children Social Care as they have a legal duty to safeguard children who are at risk of homelessness
Professionals – Making a Referral | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Safeguarding Partnership Board
Shelter: https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness
24/7 Refuge Helpline number: 0808200 0247
Southall Black Sisters confidential helpline on 0208 5710800: https://southallblacksisters.org.uk/get-help/
The following District Council Housing Advice teams can be contacted on:
South Cambs: 01954713000 out of hours: 01253501117 housingadvice@scambs.gov.uk
Cambridge City: 01223457000 out of hours: 03300538109 housingadvice@cambridge.gov.uk
Huntingdonshire: 01480388218 out of hours: 01480434167 housingadvice@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
East Cambs: 0135366555 out of hours: 07710978900 housingservices@eastcambs.gov.uk
To make an online referral please use the link below: