One Maidstone in collaboration with Maidstone and Kent Police create DA Guardians

Please note that this blog was posted over 2 years ago and may no longer be accurate

Maidstone Police have commenced an initiative to join local businesses together and create DA Guardians. The initiative draws on the local knowledge of local businesses that may encounter people suffering from DA and provides a referral solution. NCDV are proud to support this initiative, please watch the video for more information.

https://youtu.be/vEikLfyKKYQ

Read more about the initiative here.

NCDV

NCDV provides a free, fast emergency injunction service to those at risk of all forms of domestic abuse regardless of their financial situation, ethnicity, gender or sexuality.

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