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Wandsworth Council's new policy equips housing officers to identify and address domestic abuse cases, aiming to maintain DAHA accreditation.
Wandsworth Council's Cabinet approved a new policy in November 2025, aimed at equipping housing officers with the skills to identify and address domestic abuse cases. This initiative seeks to strengthen the council's commitment to combating domestic abuse and ensure it maintains its accreditation with the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA).
The training for officers, as explained by Councillor Aydin Dikerdem, Cabinet Member for Housing, will focus on understanding the signs to look for. It will cover supporting those who openly present as fleeing domestic abuse and recognising patterns that may indicate abuse in residents who have not yet come forward. No further updates or upcoming discussions have been reported since the policy's approval.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's Cabinet approved a new domestic abuse policy for housing officers in November 2025. Source
- The policy aims to maintain Wandsworth Council's accreditation with the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA). Source
- Councillor Aydin Dikerdem, Cabinet Member for Housing, explained the policy's training focus. Source
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