Get help to stay in your own home

The Sanctuary scheme helps victims of domestic violence and hate crime. It gives victims ways to stay safer in their home and avoid becoming homeless. 

For example, we can help to install security including:

• extra locks and bolts
• stronger doors 
• spy holes or chains for doors 
• better security lighting 
• police portable alarm 
• fortified safe room where you can go to and wait for help from the police

The scheme is a partnership between Southwark Council, the Metropolitan Police, the Fire and Rescue Service and the main registered social landlords.

Who can access the Sanctuary scheme

You can access the scheme if you live in Southwark and:

• have been assessed 'at very high risk' by a Police Domestic Violence Officer
• do not live with the perpetrator
• have not already have been accepted as homeless by Southwark Council

Call 020 7593 1290 for more information about the Sanctuary Scheme.

Other help and advice about domestic violence or hate crime

You can also:

• get help from a specialist organisation
• read more about domestic violence
• read more about hate crime