Domestic Violence and Hate Crime

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The Domestic Violence and Hate Crime Team

Hackney’s DVHC Team provide a range of direct services for people who live work, or study in Hackney who are experiencing domestic violence or harassment.

The service, which is free of charge, is offered within a completely confidential and non-judgmental setting. It is staffed by a multi-cultural team of specialist caseworkers and counsellors,who cater for Hackney's diverse communities by providing a range of different languages (currently Bengali, Turkish and Igbo).

We have access to other translation services through Language Line and interpreters. Our counselling service is only in English but we can refer you to other agencies. Individuals who wish to flee to Hackney can also access our service.

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What we can offer you

We offer advice, advocacy, information and support You will be allocated a caseworker who will work on your case to its successful completion.Your caseworker will discuss with you the options available to you in terms of housing, and legal advice and welfare benefits etc.

Your caseworker will advocate on your behalf and liase with any agencies that are relevant and will provide you with regular feedback on the progress of your case.

We work very closely with other agencies such as the, Police and community organisations to ensure that clients are given the best access to services.

We operate a telephone helpline from 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

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Call our free phone on 0800 056 0905
Do not suffer in silence.

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Page updated: 7 Jul 2008