Ealing review

Ask both the CRC and NPS to reassure them that offenders without an index offence of domestic abuse but with evidence of domestic abuse in their background are assessed around risk.

Review the current domestic abuse policy to ensure it incorporates learning from this review

Develop a guideline for triggers for targeted domestic abuse enquiry. abuse (e.g. gynaecological issues, UTIs, unexplained pain) this would be achieved by implementing recommendation 6

Continue annual domestic abuse training programme, which includes information on use of personal/social information and links to local specialist provision

Consider the option to commission the IRIS programme.

Consult with staff across the Trust on the utility and practicability of the domestic abuse policy in its current form and use any information gathered to support the refreshment process.

Domestic abuse training programme to be enhanced.

Supervision around domestic abuse cases to be enhanced.

Audit compliance with annual tenancy audit policy.

Expand the tenancy audit policy to include the requirement for Housing Officers to make direct contact with all identified residents as early as possible to identify themselves as sources of information and support.

Develop and implement a stand-alone domestic abuse policy. This policy should include measures to generate greater awareness of domestic abuse amongst tenants and make sources of support visible, including local and national specialist domestic abuse support services.

Create access to domestic abuse training for staff.

Ensure that contracted personnel are appropriately trained to recognise signs of abuse.

Ensure that contracted personnel have and utilise an effective channel through which to alert the landlord to concerns.

Update the Trust’s Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policy to incorporate current legislation and best practice evidence and cross-reference the above with a domestic abuse policy.

Kat’s employer to develop and implement a domestic abuse policy and consider joining the Employers Initiative for Domestic Abuse

Kat’s employer to identify and support the development of at least one domestic abuse champion.

City of London/Westminster and Ealing to consider adopting the Ask Me scheme.