The policy has been developed by Fife Council Housing Services, with input through consultation from Fife Women’s Aid, and the Fife Violence Against Women Partnership. It takes into account the experiences of domestic abuse survivors so that the council can better support tenants experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Training on the policy was launched during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign with 79 housing employees taking part in awareness sessions to both improve their support to victims and assist perpetrators with addressing their behaviours.
By implementing a proactive approach to preventing and eradicating all forms of domestic and sexual abuse, victim-survivors will be able to access an improved range of wrap-around support and housing options with a focus on removing the perpetrator from the home.