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Elections on 2 May

Elections for the next Mayor of London and London Assembly members, as well as the by-election for Hillrise ward, will take place on Thursday 2 May. You must now show photo ID when you vote at polling stations. See a full list of accepted forms of ID.

Find your nearest polling station.

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Supporting children and young people

If you are concerned about the impact of domestic abuse on your children or children you are working with, our leaflet “Talking to your child about domestic abuse”.

Children’s Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (CIDVA)

CIDVA provide one to one support for young people currently experiencing domestic abuse. The Children’s Independent Domestic Violence Advocate provides 1-2-1 support for young people (all genders) aged 13-17 living in Islington. This support includes:

  • Providing guidance and advice.
  • Creating safety and support plans.
  • Supporting young people with housing, education, and health.
  • Explaining the criminal justice system.
  • Helping young people to understand abuse to make their own decisions.
  • Making referrals to other agencies such as mental health, counselling and drug and alcohol.
  • Supporting each young person individually and tailoring the service to their needs.
  • We support young people at their own pace.

Contact
Josie Holden Wilby
Mobile: 07485 310710
General: 0203 795 5070
Support line: 0808 802 5565
Email: j.holdenwilby@solacewomensaid.org

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