Sunita Chauhan
Harrow
Summary
I have worked within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Sector for 20 years. Within this time I have gained experience of working with women who have been victims/survivors of VAWG and multiple disadvantage. I have worked in high risk services providing crisis intervention, carrying out risk assessments and advocacy with the relevant agencies. As a Service Manager I have managed several domestic abuse project and teams of people, partnerships, budgets and relationships with funders and commissioners. I have experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with organisations within the sector and am able to communicate with people at all levels. I have extensive experience in training organisations on this subject matter to ensure they provide an appropriate response. My recent roles involved assessing and analysing written information as well as partnership working and coordination of domestic abuse related death review. I am passionate about working within the VAWG sector and making a difference to the lives of those impacted by it.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Domestic Homicide review Coordinator
Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse
London
08.2024 - 02.2025
- I am in charge of coordination of domestic abuse related death reviews nationally
- I liaise with agencies who make up the Review Panel, scope agencies, convene Panel Meetings, take minutes and prepare reports written by the Chair ready to submit to Community Safety Partnerships
Consultant – Fund Reference group member
Comic Relief
London
05.2024 - 07.2024
- As a self employed consultant with Comic Relief on a short term contract, I was shortlisting, interviewing and assessing organisations for their funding call on poverty with a focus on gender/racial justice
- I along with 7 other consultants make up a Fund Reference Group with sector and/or lived experience of the issues
SERVICE MANAGER
Solace Women's Aid
London
08.2021 - 11.2023
- I managed a team of 15 people who delivered holistic, trauma informed support to women experiencing VAWG and severe multiple disadvantage across 8 London boroughs
- I had oversight of the budget for the project and provided written funding reports and data to our funders
- I set the team plan for the year and ensure these key performance indicators are met each quarter
- As a cross partnership project I work closely with 7 partner agencies to ensure the project is delivered to a high standard
DEPUTY SERVICE MANAGER
Solace Women's Aid
London
01.2019 - 07.2021
- I managed a team supporting women experiencing VAWG and severe multiple disadvantage
- I was responsible for recruitment, induction and supervision of staff
- The project was based in 6 London boroughs and I attended operation and strategic meetings in these boroughs
SERVICE MANAGER
Solace Women's Aid
London
04.2016 - 01.2019
- I was responsible for managing 4 projects including community Advocacy Service, groupwork and resilience building workshops, supporting women over 50 and an Immigration service
- I was responsible for case supervision, recruitment and induction
- I worked in partnership with agencies such as police, housing and social care
- I managed several budgets and provided progress and data reports to commissioners and funders
BARNET SASS MANAGER
Solace Women's Aid
London
06.2015 - 07.2015
- I managed a team of IDVAs and Caseworkers supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse
- I attended operational and strategic meetings to ensure women experiencing domestic abuse received high standard of service
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Paladin - National Stalking Advocacy Service
National, National
09.2014 - 12.2014
- I was responsible for the development, co-ordination and delivery of Paladin's stalking training packages, presentations and seminars nationally
- I have trained and presented to police forces, National Probation Service, Housing Associations and various organisations within the VAWG sector
- I oversaw the running of the first national Accredited Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC) Training and managed the speakers, content and coursework for the duration of the course
SENIOR INDEPENDENT STALKING ADVOCACY CASEWORKER
Paladin - National Stalking Advocacy Service
National, National
07.2013 - 08.2014
- I was responsible for developing and establishing the service through referral processes and case management policy
- I supported victims of stalking nationally through risk assessment and management
- I worked in partnership with police and other statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure the new Stalking Law was utilised correctly
PROJECT MANAGER
ADVANCE Advocacy Project
London, London
01.2011 - 06.2013
- I managed a team of 8 Independent Domestic Violence Advisors and Family Support Workers within a 24 hour, high risk domestic abuse service
- I attended operational and strategic meetings to ensure a coordinated response to domestic abuse in the borough
INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISOR
Advance Advocacy Project
London, London
03.2005 - 12.2010
- I supported victim/survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of VAWG, carrying out risk assessments and safety and support plans
- I advised on options around housing, benefits and civil and criminal remedies
- I advocated for women at MARAC meetings and within the civil and criminal justice systems
TRAINING OFFICER
Victim Support
Leicester
01.2003 - 03.2005
- I was responsible for creating, delivering and evaluating training to Victim Support volunteers on impact of crime of victims including specific crimes such as domestic abuse and homicide
- I also trained professionals from the police, probation and other partner agencies
WITNESS SERVICE MANAGER
Victim Support
Leicestershire
09.1999 - 01.2003
- I was responsible for setting up the first Witness Service at Loughborough Magistrates Court, including recruiting, training and managing a team of volunteers
- I went on to manage the Witness Service at Leicester Magistrate and Crown Courts ensuring witnesses were supported through the trial process
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Thames Valley University
London 09.1995 - 06.1998
Skills
- Project management
- Staff development
- Motivational leadership
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- Data collection and report writing
Certification
- CAADA IDVA Accreditation
- Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker Accreditation
- Certificate in Counselling
Timeline
Domestic Homicide review Coordinator
Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse
08.2024 - 02.2025
Consultant – Fund Reference group member
Comic Relief
05.2024 - 07.2024
SERVICE MANAGER
Solace Women's Aid
08.2021 - 11.2023
DEPUTY SERVICE MANAGER
Solace Women's Aid
01.2019 - 07.2021
SERVICE MANAGER
Solace Women's Aid
04.2016 - 01.2019
BARNET SASS MANAGER
Solace Women's Aid
06.2015 - 07.2015
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Paladin - National Stalking Advocacy Service
09.2014 - 12.2014
SENIOR INDEPENDENT STALKING ADVOCACY CASEWORKER
Paladin - National Stalking Advocacy Service
07.2013 - 08.2014
PROJECT MANAGER
ADVANCE Advocacy Project
01.2011 - 06.2013
INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISOR
Advance Advocacy Project
03.2005 - 12.2010
TRAINING OFFICER
Victim Support
01.2003 - 03.2005
WITNESS SERVICE MANAGER
Victim Support
09.1999 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Thames Valley University
09.1995 - 06.1998
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