Domestic violence
Domestic violence is based on power and fear and is committed by 'loved ones' in the supposed sanctity of the victim's home. The victim is controlled by threats, intimidation and emotion.
Useful contact details of organisations for people affected by domestic violence.
If you are worried about someone knowing you have visited these pages please read the following information on covering your history. If you want to get away from this page please use the 'useful information' links to unrelated pages, you can always come back here by using the back button on your browser.
Through developing, agreeing and implementing a domestic violence strategy, Lambeth seeks to ensure that domestic violence maintains a strong, visible presence across these agencies and that addressing domestic violence is a high priority issue in the borough.
The Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) is part of Lambeth's coordinated community response to domestic violence. The Lambeth MARAC is chaired by the Detective Inspector of the Lambeth Police community safety unit and is coordinated by the Lambeth Council Domestic Violence Project Officer.
In partnership with Victim Support, Lambeth council is now providing the Lambeth Sanctuary Scheme which aims to help individuals affected by domestic violence to remain safe in their home.
A description of domestic violence, the forms it can take and who can be affected by it.