Domestic Abuse Policy Statement
Last Updated: 3rd July 2025
At Jonathan’s House CIC, we believe that safety is a basic human right. Every person who enters our support spaces—whether a survivor, staff member, volunteer, or visitor—has the right to feel safe, respected, and supported. We are committed to preventing abuse, protecting dignity, and responding swiftly to any concerns.
We exist to serve male survivors of domestic abuse, coercive control, and sexual violence. We recognise that men and boys often face unique barriers when seeking help, and we stand against all forms of shame, silence, and stigma.
Our safeguarding commitment extends to:
Adults at risk: Including survivors who may have care and support needs due to trauma, health, housing status, or mental wellbeing
Children and young people: Where our services support families or include indirect contact, we uphold child protection standards
Our team and wider community: Including mentors, ministry leaders, volunteers, support staff, and trustees
This statement applies to all services delivered by Jonathan’s House CIC or in partnership with other organisations, including churches and community networks.
Our policies and decisions are informed by:
Care Act 2014
Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
Children Act 1989 & 2004
Domestic Abuse Act 2021
Modern Slavery Act 2015
Equality Act 2010
Mental Capacity Act 2005
UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023
Wales Safeguarding Procedures 2023
Charity Commission Safeguarding Guidance (CC3 / RS13)
Jonathan’s House CIC recognises a wide range of potential safeguarding concerns, including:
Physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse
Coercive control, isolation, and post-separation abuse
Neglect and acts of omission
Self-neglect and hoarding behaviour
Spiritual abuse and manipulation within faith contexts
Exploitation through modern slavery or human trafficking
Organisational or institutional abuse
Online grooming, tracking, and digital coercion
Discriminatory abuse based on race, disability, sexual orientation, faith, or gender identity
We promote a culture where safeguarding is visible, embedded, and continuously improving. We do this by:
Appointing trained Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) to oversee our procedures
Ensuring every team member and volunteer completes enhanced DBS checks
Providing regular safeguarding training, including trauma-informed and faith-aware care
Embedding safeguarding into all service design, policies, and church partnerships
Developing clear internal and external reporting pathways
Maintaining accurate, lawful, and secure safeguarding records
Ensuring all team members adhere to our Code of Conduct
All safeguarding concerns are taken seriously, acted upon promptly, and handled in line with best practice and legal duties.
We recognise that faith settings can be healing—but can also be misused. Jonathan’s House CIC stands firmly against any use of scripture, power, or pastoral authority to control or shame survivors.
Safeguarding at Jonathan’s House is spiritual, psychological, and physical. We ensure all mentoring, church engagement, and faith-based activities are accountable and consent-based.
To protect the safety and privacy of survivors and staff, the location of our safe house is strictly confidential. We do not share this location online, in public spaces, or through any media.
Any partner, contractor, or visiting professional who is granted location access must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and comply with all site safety and safeguarding protocols.
If you’re worried about something you’ve seen, heard, or experienced—whether it happened today or in the past—we’re here to listen and take action.
You can:
Speak directly to a team member you trust
Email us confidentially: office@jonathanshouse.org.uk
Call us on 01633 501406 (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm)
Contact our 24/7 survivor support helpline: 0800 52 44 202
Report directly to your local authority safeguarding team or the police in an emergency
You do not have to give your name unless you want to. We will treat you with respect, keep your information confidential, and act in your best interest.
Jonathan’s House CIC is governed by a Board of Directors and works closely with Jonathan’s House CIO—a registered charity that provides financial oversight, quality assurance, and policy alignment.
Our full Safeguarding Adults and Children Policy is reviewed annually and available to professionals or funders on request.
We share safeguarding statistics (non-identifiable) with our CIO and with funders where required. Serious incidents are reported in line with Charity Commission guidelines.
We welcome feedback and take all concerns seriously. To speak with our team or request access to safeguarding documentation:
📧 Email: office@jonathanshouse.org.uk ☎️ Call: 01633 501406 🌐 Website:
