NIDAS Standard Risk

The Norfolk Standard Risk service provides support for those experiencing domestic abuse that have been assessed to be at standard risk of further harm. Whilst this risk level indicates that the current evidence does not show a likelihood of serious harm, this does not mean that you are not at risk, and our workers will support you to keep you safe and effectively manage any risks.

Our workers will support you in a way that best suits your needs, ensuring you feel safe, supported, and empowered. The goal is to enhance your safety, wellbeing, and opportunities, always aligning with your personal goals and aspirations.

What to expect?

Our experienced and dedicated team will listen to your story, using your experiences to ensure that you receive the best quality support that is tailored to your needs. The support the Norfolk Standard Risk Service offers is totally confidential and non-judgemental, and you will be believed. We know how difficult it can be to make that first contact and will be with you every step of the way, helping you to a life free from abuse.

When you first contact us, you will speak to a Triage IDVA who will listen to your story. They will complete a DASH risk assessment, ask you for your perception of risk, as well as identifying and answering any concerns that you may have.

If you are assessed to be standard risk, you will be assigned a caseworker, who will support you. They will put together a safety plan to keep you and your family safe, as well as providing one-to-one support, empowering you to make independent choices about your life.

Our caseworkers work closely with the NIDAS team, as well as other partner agencies, to keep you safe and refer you to other organisations, if necessary.

How to get support?

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, we would urge you get in touch to access support. If you are in immediate danger, you should always call 999. If it is not safe for you to speak, press 55 when prompted to indicate to the call handler that it is not safe for you to speak.

The Norfolk Standard Risk Service can be accessed by contacting the NIDAS phone number, text number, email address, or via this secure referral form.

Professionals: please support people to self-refer using the secure referral form link above, or alternatively professionals can complete the professionals’ referral form.