If you work with the domestic violence service in Portsmouth, the following jargon buster might help.
DVA – Domestic Violence and Abuse
PIP – Portsmouth IDVA Project (formerly EIP)
IDVA – Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
DAPP – Domestic Abuse Perpetrator & Programme service (provided by Up2U)
DASH – Domestic Abuse, Stalking & Harassment and Honour Based Violence – a risk assessment checklist.
MARAC – Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference
MASH – Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub
PPD – Public Protection Department, Hampshire Police – specifically deals with safeguarding issues, incl. DVA
