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Thames Valley Immigration Alliance (TVIA), Domestic Abuse Research Report, June 2025
Abstract
Developed by the four organisations that make up TVIA – Asylum Welcome, Settled, Refugee Support Group Berkshire, and Slough Refugee Support – the report aims to strengthen support for migrant communities across the region.
It maps out the services currently available, identifies the systemic barriers that prevent access to safety and support, and offers practical recommendations for overcoming them.
One area that the report focuses on is supporting those who have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). Those with NRPF have no access to local authority assistance or local services. It is estimated that over 50% of migrants with NRPF are women and people of colour. Sadly, many experience domestic abuse. With cuts to legal aid, language barriers, and fears over data sharing and immigration status, they often have nowhere to turn and feel trapped.
The report recommends several ways local organisations can help overcome these barriers and provide better support and advice. These include promoting coordinated, safer service delivery across the Thames Valley, increasing access to legal advice for migrant survivors, and providing targeted training to local organisations.
