We are proud to have achieved DAHA Gold Accreditation, recognising our continued commitment to improving how we respond to domestic abuse and support survivors.
Gold is the highest level of recognition in the DAHA accreditation framework for housing providers. It reflects the ongoing work taking place across our organisation to make sure domestic abuse is recognised and responded to safely.
What is DAHA?
DAHA stands for Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance. It was established in 2014 by Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA), Gentoo and Peabody
DAHA works with housing providers to improve their response to domestic abuse through training, support and an accreditation framework.
What does DAHA accreditation mean?
DAHA accreditation is the UK benchmark for how housing providers should respond to domestic abuse.
Their accreditation framework covers eight key areas, including our policies, procedures, training and support available to residents.
Achieving accreditation shows that we have put processes and practices in place to help us respond to domestic abuse safely, consistently and effectively.
What does Gold Accreditation mean?
Gold Accreditation is the highest level of achievement within DAHA’s framework.
It recognises our organisation’s commitment to improving our response to domestic abuse and ensuring it remains an important part of the work we do.
Continuing the work
Being a DAHA member means we are continuously learning and improving on how we can make a difference to our residents and our communities.
This November, our domestic abuse champions are joining Restore for their Reclaim the Night march on Wednesday 25 November in Bury St Edmunds.
Reclaim the Night is an opportunity for communities to come together and call for an end to violence and harassment against women and girls, with the aim of making our streets safer for them.
For us, taking part is another way of showing that our commitment to tackling domestic abuse goes beyond our services and policies.
Want to get involved?
Join the march
Join Restore on 25 November at 6.30pm to join the march. The walk should take around 30 to 40 minutes from Bury St Edmunds town centre. The meeting point is outside The Malthouse in Bury St Edmunds – 8 Elsey’s Yard, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AA.
Become a marshal
Restore is looking for event marshals to help on the night. If you are interested, please email the louise@restore-wa.org.uk
Banner making
Join the banner-making workshop on Saturday 21 November from 2 to 4 pm, at the Malthouse in Bury St Edmunds. The address is 8 Elsey’s Yard, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3AA.
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