What is the CAADA Leading Lights Programme?

CAADA’s Leading Lights accreditation programme is designed to recognize and reward safe practice in IDVA services across England and Wales. Through a rigorous process of accreditation, including support visits and training days, IDVA services will be guided towards CAADA Leading Light status.  

The Leading Lights programme sets out the key criteria for good practice within IDVA services, and is designed to ensure that survivors of domestic violence receive the same level of service regardless of where they are in the country. Together, these key criteria build a framework to help IDVA services, partner agencies and commissioners achieve a shared set of expectations of the role of IDVA services in supporting high risk victims and facilitating multi-agency co-ordination. Leading Light services will join with CAADA to lead the way in continuing to improve IDVA services across the UK.

	How will becoming a CAADA Leading Light benefit my service?
	Would my service be eligible to apply?
	What criteria will my service need to meet to achieve Leading Light status?
	How does the Leading Lights accreditation process work?
	Leading Lights Process Map
	How much time will it take to prepare for Leading Lights accreditation?
	Will we have to be re-accredited every year?
	We have been through a number of assessment processes this year. Are there any ‘passporting’ procedures in place?
	How can we apply for accreditation?
	How much does it cost?