Here for you
Our priority is to support families who have lost a loved one through fatal domestic abuse, we can also support friends. To do this, we:
- Listen to your story with understanding and compassion.
- Create opportunities for your voice to be heard.
- Help to create a plan of action that will enable the you and your family to achieve realistic objectives as you try to come to terms with your loss.
- Advocate in partnership with, and on behalf of, you and your family when dealing with the various professional bodies and authorities involved after domestic homicide.
- Help you understand, influence and contribute to many types of inquiry including Domestic Homicide Reviews, Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Inquests and Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) Inquiries.
- Inform you about the criminal justice system and the processes involved.
- Support in specialist processes such as mental health tribunals.
- Provide information about the services available to you so you can get further support when needed.
AAFDA’s 7 step model for working with families in DHRs
View our video explaining AAFDA’s 7 step model for working with families in DHRs.
Additional Help for Families & Friends
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