Responding safely to migrant survivors of violence and abuse
Migrant survivors have rights and entitlements, despite what their perpetrators may tell them. There are specialist services locally and nationally who can help; and there are things statutory services can and should do to respond in the safest way to survivors who are subject to immigration control who may, or may not, have recourse to public funds. Helping them access specialist support as early as possible is key. Migrant survivors must be treated as victims first and foremost. Everyone should have their human rights upheld and protected, regardless of their immigration status.
If you’re a frontline worker, The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Northumbria have produced multi-agency guidance and toolkit on how to safely respond, and also details for help and support services.
Read the 7-minute briefings on the guidance and the toolkit here: