North East Lincolnshire review

That children are visible in domestic abuse cases, that any children are fully documented, and referrals are then gmade.

That when a third-party attends to report domestic abuse, that consideration is given to whether an officer should attend and obtain the details.

That all officers are reminded of the importance of not only offering a referral to domestic abuse services but also leaving details with a victim who declines a referral.

That officers are reminded to provide details of alcohol support services.

That, via training and supervision, staff are reminded that when an adult presents to ED with injuries and concerns/behaviours that could impact on the care of dependents, a discussion is to be held with the safeguarding team to support with appropriate signposting and referral.

That the Trust implements a Quality Improvement Project designed to encompass and discuss selective/routine enquiry for both male and female patients across the Trust.

That training is provided by the Independent Sexual Abuse Advocate and Humberside Sexual Assault Centre to gynaecological and A&E staff, to increase awareness of the service

That a supply of literature in key languages is made available to staff to use within the Trust, together with promotion of the use of interpreting services.

That in cases of domestic abuse, partners are always seen separately as part of Children’s Social Care assessments.

That the visibility of support available to male victims is increased.

That, as part of the Family Hub Transformation Project, printed and online materials are generated in Polish and other languages.

That in future, domestic abuse commissioning specifications include a requirement for key messages to be provided in common languages, and the use of translation services to be incorporated.

That the requirement to use professional interpreters is added to training.

That information is provided, in commonly spoken languages, on what domestic abuse is (including controlling behaviours), navigating services, and myth busting.

That a multi-lingual awareness raising poster is designed, which uses the commonly spoken languages on one page.

That the Home Office revisits the positioning of domestic abuse and coercive control experienced by men, in order that it is understood in its own context and not in conflict with abuse experienced by women.

That Women’s Aid NEL considers making it clearer on their website, particularly on the home page, that support is also provided to male victims.

That the visibility of support available to male victims is increased.

That all agencies provide a briefing for their staff – clearly explaining the need to bear in mind the misunderstandings that can occur because of the lack of translation for ‘isolation’ and ‘coercive control’.