A 25-thousand-pound grant will help support families in Sussex coping with the heartbreak of losing a loved one to suicide or domestic abuse.
Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne and local councils have awarded the cash to the charity ‘Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse’ to deliver the specialist service.
The funding includes £10,000 from the PCC and £5,000 each from Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, and West Sussex councils.
The funding will enable AAFDA to offer:
- Specialist practical and emotional support to bereaved families.
- Unique peer support group sessions tailored to those affected by fatal domestic abuse.
- Guidance and resources for statutory agencies to improve their response to domestic abuse and their engagement with bereaved families.
- Dedicated support for children, including bespoke resources and trained support workers.
AAFDA will deliver these services across Sussex to improve support for victims’ families, enhance statutory responses and reduce the risk of future fatalities.
PCC Katy Bourne said: “AAFDA’s work is crucial in supporting families at their most vulnerable. This grant reflects a shared commitment by my office and the local authorities to ensure that families get the specialist support they need after the homicide, suicide or unexplained death of their family member or friend, following domestic abuse.”
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) is a independent and unique organisation offering specialist and expert Advocacy and peer support after fatal domestic abuse. You can find out more here https://aafda.org.uk/
If you are in need of help whatever you are going through the Samaritans are available 24/7 for FREE on 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/
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