Author and Job Role: Lucy Thomas, Commissioning & Policy Lead for Victim Services
Protective Marking: OFFICIAL
Executive Summary:
H.O.P.E. Training and Consultancy provide high quality training in domestic abuse, sexual abuse and safeguarding. H.O.P.E Training and Consultancy is working to address systemic barriers to colleagues from racialised communities entering the sector, remaining as part of the workforce and progressing to leadership opportunities.
Applications for the Grant
This funding will be spent on providing East Surrey Domestic Abuse Service’s (ESDAS) Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (HIDVA), with an opportunity to attend a bespoke and expertly developed leadership training programme designed specifically for Black and Racialised Communities working within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. This will support the HIDVA, the wider ESDAS service and the county in terms of recognising and responding to the strengths, needs and barriers experienced by staff from racialised communities when supporting survivors and other professionals in tackling VAWG.
Recommendation
The PCC supports funding and awards £1,800 in 2023/24 to ESDAS for H.O.P.E leadership training for their HIDVA.
Police and Crime Commissioner Approval
I approve the recommendation(s):
Signature: Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend (wet signed copy held at PCC office)
Date: 13th October 2023
All decisions must be added to the decision register.
Areas of consideration
Consultation
None to note.
Financial implications
None – this is a one off funding agreement.
Legal
No Legal implications.
Risks
No risks.
Equality and diversity
No implications – the training will help the service recognise the challenges and barrier faced by staff working in the VAWG sector from black and racialised communities.
Risks to human rights
No risks.