North Lanarkshire Council has launched a domestic abuse digital directory to strengthen support for victims and survivors in its area.
It said the interactive directory involves key partners, including registered social landlords (RSLs) and domestic abuse agencies, and provides a range of key contacts, training opportunities and resources to help provide a joined up service.
This supplements the council’s existing Housing Domestic Abuse Policy.
Convener of housing for North Lanarkshire, Cllr Michael McPake, said: “The interactive directory is a valuable resource which fosters improved multi-agency collaboration and can be accessed by other agencies and partners to allow information to be shared, safeguarding victims.
“It advocates for a trauma informed approach to supporting victims. Our RSL partners communicate directly with our housing domestic abuse champions and domestic abuse agencies. This ensures the sharing of relevant information, protects victims, eliminates the need for them to recount their stories repeatedly, and facilitates the best possible outcomes.
“Our housing service and staff play a key role in raising awareness, identifying and providing housing support. This new directory supplements our approach to tackling domestic abuse, improving housing responsiveness, supporting victims and survivors and preventing and tackling domestic abuse.”
