Refuge waiting list

[StrongLife]

I was just quoted 6 months wait for refuge spot.

Considering what I’m doing at this time this is unacceptable.

I was so upset that that was all they were offering at this time. I’m still recovering after that.

[Twisted Sister]

Hi StrongLife

I can completely understand your disappointment, especially as your current situation sounds so desperate at this point and your anxiety naturally so high.

You know what’s what, so presume you’ve done all the things you can to be as safe as possible, including alerting police to heightened risk, securing house well and so on?   Are there friends or family you could go to short-term to be safe with?

It’s a shocking state of affairs that spaces are not available for six months!   They used to become available daily, you had to call day to day to check each morning for availability in various areas.   This doesn’t sound ok, but maybe the number of spaces available has dropped along with funding, IDK.

Is there a current non-mol on him restricting his movements near you?  Perhaps you could apply for an urgent one if not? They can be issued within 24 hours I believe.  You can complete your application and turn up in court with it and request an urgent audience with a judge when one becomes free.

Have you spoken to services about increased risks and been given additional safety advice?  Maybe used the chat line?

Have you made your neighbours aware that you feel under threat and need them to be extra vigilant out in the street and instantly report any sightings of him to you?

Keep posting and keep pushing for further help.

warmest wishes

ts

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