Health and social work services

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Coventry City Council is seeking to commission a range of services that aim to address domestic abuse by protecting and supporting victims and influencing the behaviour of offenders. Coventry City Council is seeking to commission a telephone helpline for victims, children/young people, perpetrators, professionals and members of the public to provide information, advice and guidance on domestic abuse, active case management and support for victims who are community based, including specialist provision for BAMER Victims and other under-represented groups which includes IDVA provision for victims involved in criminal justice proceedings, follow-on (aftercare) support for victims, support for children and young people, the provision of security enhancements to domestic dwellings to help Victims to stay safe in their homes and training and support for people working or volunteering in statutory and voluntary sector organisations. Coventry City Council seeks to commission a variety of supported accommodation units to provide safe and appropriate temporary accommodation for single victims and families, including increased specialist provision for Black Asian Minority Ethnic and refugee victims and supported accommodation suitable for other under-represented groups including men, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, older people and people with care and support needs. Coventry City Council seeks to commission an evidence based Programme of intervention(s) involving direct work with perpetrators to change behaviours and reduce their risk of re-offending, and the provision of training and support for people working or volunteering in statutory and voluntary sector organisations.