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Destitution Domestic Violence (DDV) Concession

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Method/Tool
Country: Non EU countries
Section:
Domestic Violence
Topics:
Health, Violence
Types of GBV:
Intimate Partner Violence
Start date:
2012
End date:
2015
Publication date:
01 January 2012

At present some spouses are forced to stay in abusive relationships because they are in the country on a spousal visa, and unable to access support services during the two year probationary period.

Funds provide a minimal amount of support for women and their families while their immigration status is addressed.

Aims and objectives

The introduction of the Destitution Domestic Violence (DDV) concession is aimed at

protecting victims of domestic abuse, by allowing them to notify the UK Border Agency

(UKBA) that they need to access public funds while they make a claim for indefinite leave to

remain as a victim of domestic violence

Creator/owner/responsible institution

UK Border Agency

Additional information

Nuts code: UK

Metadata

Ongoing: 
No
Type:
Counselling / Mentoring / Coaching program
Coverage: 
National
Types of GBV:
Intimate Partner Violence
Target group:
Women victims
Keywords:
intimate partner violence/domestic violence