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Housing and domestic abuse policy

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Housing and domestic abuse policy

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  • Camden Safety Net is Camden’s domestic abuse service. Contact the duty worker on 020 7974 2526, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
  • If it's not safe for you to stay in Camden, you can approach any council to get support

Nobody should experience the trauma of domestic abuse or feel unsafe at home. We are committed to supporting residents impacted by domestic abuse. 

If you are experiencing or are at risk of domestic abuse in your home or the place where you normally live, you are considered homeless. You do not need to wait to flee or leave your home.  We are here to help. 

Our domestic abuse and housing policy explains the support that we can provide and the approach that will be followed by our housing teams when responding to domestic abuse.  

'Know your rights' survivors' handbook

The ‘know your rights’ survivors' handbook provides practical information on the different housing options and rights of domestic abuse survivors.  

Both the policy and handbook have been made with people with lived experience of domestic abuse, homelessness, and housing insecurity.  

Translations for domestic abuse and housing support information

The following guides provide information on our domestic abuse team, Camden Safety Net, and the housing support available to survivors of domestic abuse and gender-based abuse.