{"id":41860,"date":"2018-05-31T10:41:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T09:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=41860"},"modified":"2018-05-31T13:22:15","modified_gmt":"2018-05-31T12:22:15","slug":"cih-launches-new-pledge-to-tackle-domestic-abuse-in-housing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/health-safety-news\/cih-launches-new-pledge-to-tackle-domestic-abuse-in-housing\/41860\/","title":{"rendered":"CIH launches new pledge to tackle domestic abuse in housing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)<\/a> has launched a new pledge to tackle domestic abuse in housing<\/h2>\n

The Make a Stand pledge has been developed by CIH in partnership with the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA)<\/a> and Women\u2019s Aid<\/a> as part of Alison Inman\u2019s presidential appeal.<\/p>\n

It comprises of four commitments which housing organisations can adopt to support people who live and work in housing who are experiencing domestic abuse.<\/p>\n

Alison Inman, CIH president, said: “I\u2019m thrilled to be able to launch a pledge which I hope will make a very real difference.<\/p>\n

“Domestic abuse is one of the biggest problems we face today. Millions of people are affected and two women a week are being killed by their partner or ex-partner.<\/p>\n

“As housing organisations we house and employ millions of people and it is our duty to do more to tackle this issue. These are our homes, our people and this is our problem.<\/p>\n

“We are delighted to be working with DAHA and Women\u2019s Aid on Make a Stand, which I hope is something everyone who works in housing can get behind.<\/p>\n

“The pledge is not complicated; it consists of four focused commitments that any housing organisation can achieve, but that could make a very real difference to the lives of many people who live and work in housing who are experiencing domestic abuse.<\/p>\n

“I challenge every housing organisation to sign up to the pledge and play their part.”<\/p>\n

Kelly Henderson, co-founder of DAHA, commented: “DAHA\u2019s mission is to improve the housing sector\u2019s response to domestic abuse.<\/p>\n

“We are very proud to be part of this pledge and commend CIH for taking the initiative to reach out to housing providers. We know the sector plays a crucial role in recognising and responding to domestic abuse and this pledge is a really easy way to not only demonstrate commitment but also take the first practical steps to improve your organisational response for both staff and residents.<\/p>\n

“The spotlight on this issue in the housing sector is long overdue as we know that on average two women a week are murdered by a partner (or ex-partner). This campaign will make a positive difference and undoubtedly save lives.”<\/p>\n

Katie Ghose, chief executive of Women\u2019s Aid, added: “For thousands of women and children across the country, their home is the most dangerous place they can be.<\/p>\n

“By signing up to the Chartered Institute of Housing\u2019s Make a Stand pledge, housing organisations across the UK will send out the powerful message to survivors of domestic abuse who live or work in housing that they are not alone and that there is help and support available to them.<\/p>\n

“We want to ensure that every survivor receives the right response, the first time she reaches out for help. Only by making tackling domestic abuse everyone\u2019s business, can we ensure that every woman and child can live a life free from abuse.”<\/p>\n

Make a Stand has been launched as part of Alison Inman\u2019s presidential appeal and Jim Strang has already agreed to continue to support the same cause when he takes the helm in September.<\/p>\n

The four Make a Stand commitments are:<\/h3>\n