Behind Closed Doors

behind closed doors (bcd) provides personal and practical help to improve the lives of women and men experiencing domestic violence and abuse (dv&a). established in 1997 as a 2-hour helpline, bcd now offers a wide range of dv&a support services throughout leeds. our success is built on core values which are embedded in all we do; inclusive, realistic, caring, dependable, client-focussed, committed and professional. our services meet iip silver standards, the leeds city council domestic violence quality mark level 3 and our volunteer programme maintains the volunteering good practice kite mark set out in the compact for leeds. our services we provide high-quality accessible services, offering understanding, thorough assessment and review processes and realistic support planning tailored to each person’s own circumstances and needs. • our community practitioners deliver 1-1 outreach support to people as part of the leeds domestic violence service (ldvs) commissioned by leeds city council