WEPROTECT victim referral service
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We provide innovative technology and data-driven solutions for anyone working to tackle domestic abuse. Our free-to-use WEPROTECT referral service is transforming the response to domestic abuse.
From police to specialist support service providers, we’re helping the front line protect more victims quickly and safely. Using the WEPROTECT app it can take just 60 seconds to refer someone to early legal assistance and intervention.
About the WEPROTECT App
WEPROTECT delivers instant victim referral for police forces and front-line service providers working to tackle domestic abuse across the UK.
All victims referred through WEPROTECT benefit from early legal intervention, ensuring that the relevant course for protection is actioned without delay.
Our Referral Partners
WEPROTECT transforms the response to domestic abuse
For referral partners:
- Benefit from specialist legal expertise
- Real-time monitoring of the victim’s journey
- Saves essential time and resources
- Offers tangible data and insight
- Has zero cost for instant victim referral
For people being referred:
- Early legal assistance and protection
- Access to empowering advice and information
- Specialist legal representation in court
- Legal Aid for those eligible*
- Pro-bono support for victims with no access to public or private finance
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Approximately nine out of ten individuals who are referred to the DA Alliance will be eligible for legal aid. For individuals who are ineligible for legal aid and have no recourse to private funding, we have made a commitment to provide support pro bono – at no cost to the victim.
This is relevant when, for example, there is significant equity in a victim’s home but in practical terms, they do not have access to the capital. Individuals who are in employment and eligible for legal aid may be required to make a contribution towards their legal costs (due to their employment earnings).
This is a decision that is determined by the Legal Aid Agency, not the DA Alliance or our legal partner network.
Providing civil legal support and protection for people living with domestic abuse
“My anxiety and stress were through the roof. I was extremely upset, and everything had fallen apart. The Domestic Abuse Alliance really took their time and listened. Without the support I would have been left vulnerable and my abuser would have tried to contact me and come back to the house. My life is 100 times better now, much more relaxed and happier. When I think back it went on for far too long.”
Domestic Abuse Survivor, Cambridge
I attended a DA incident whereby a female had been physically assaulted by her partner. The victim agreed to do a DASH, however refused to give a statement at this time but will think about it. Whilst on scene I completed a ‘We Protect’ referral. Please believe me when I say, within 30 seconds of me submitting the form, our victim received a phone call, and a non-molestation order was being put in place. Another positive is, I received an email with an update regarding the outcome of the referral, which can be added to the occurrence. What a fantastic service.
Police Constable, Humberside
WEPROTECT
The free-to-use WEPROTECT app and online portal have been developed by our team here at the Domestic Abuse Alliance in partnership with police forces and specialist support service providers. All victims referred by these services through the WEPROTECT app will benefit from appropriate legal support and intervention. This ensures relevant protection is immediately actioned.
Teams using WEPROTECT can create referrals and follow the victim through their legal journey in real-time via the WEPROTECT portal. This secure, cloud-based platform provides referral partners with a customised data dashboard, displaying an overview of all referrals made by their organisation, and the outcomes of the legal support provided.
Below is a tutorial video on how to use the WEPROTECT app.
What Our Partners Say
As response officers we are the ones who receive the first disclosure, and who that victim sees as the person who is going to make their life better - because that initial responsibility lies with us. For this reason, I would encourage all to use the WEPROTECT App – it’s as simple as they come, yet effective. It’s a great tool to have as an extra safeguarding option.
Police Constable
We had a great example of a victim being contacted within ten minutes of officers leaving an incident – she e-mailed the officer to say how impressed she was with the service.
David Savill
My practitioners tell me that we always get a great service, the clients feel really supported and a really key thing for us is that they get the help quickly.
Nicola P
Independent evaluation of WEPROTECT
A recent service assessment of the impact of the WEPROTECT service (in Cambridgeshire) revealed that 72% of victims (for whom the DA Alliance had helped to secure a court order) were no longer suffering from abuse. These findings are now being independently verified.
WEPROTECT is the only service of its kind to be selected for independent evaluation by the Home Office, which has awarded What Works grant funding to The University of Birmingham to complete its research.
The evaluation will look at the impact of WEPROTECT on reducing re-victimisation and on reducing the mental health burden on survivors. It will also include an economic analysis of the service against the estimated £66 billion that the Home Office estimates domestic abuse costs the UK economy each year.
