Domestic Violence         

This page provides an introduction to 'domestic violence' reduction information.  Domestic violence is violence committed in  a domestic surrounding and is both physical and verbal violent behaviour directed at an individual or individuals within that setting.

Domestic violence victims can be women, men or children and incidents of domestic violence are greatly under-reported. Research suggests that as little as 25% of all domestic violence cases reach the attention of the UK police.

Community Safety Partnerships need to ensure that there are a robust local services and a developing growth in reporting of the crimes (not just assaults but other types of crimes which are 'domestic violence' in origin).

When developing projects and setting targets for domestic violence reduction CSPs should prepare for an increase in reported incidents of domestic violence (and Hate Crime).

A useful common aim for domestic violence projects is to decrease victimisation.

Violence Against Women & Girls Action Plan

To coincide with International Women’s Day, the coalition Government has launched:

Call to End Violence Against Women and Girls Action Plan

• prevent violence from happening by challenging the attitudes and behaviours which foster it and intervening early where possible to prevent it

• provide adequate levels of support where violence does occur

• work in partnership to obtain the best outcome for victims and their families

• take action to reduce the risk to women and girls who are victims of these crimes and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice

The Action Plan focuses on awareness raising, early identification and early intervention and recognises that violence against women and girls occurs in all countries and it is an issue which crosses borders.
 

  Domestic Violence Links

Domestic Violence Good Practice

A framework is outlined in this booklet containing good practice in domestic violence work currently, and aims to provide senior managers, policy-makers and practitioners with a clear set of achievable indicators, developed by nationally acknowledged experts in the field.

Copies of the London Domestic Violence Strategy can be downloaded in a number of formats from the Mayor of London's website.

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