‘Witnessing domestic violence gave me my greatest asset’
Independent Social Worker and Improvement Consultant Lavinia, or Vinnie, Moore on how experiencing domestic violence as a child became her greatest strength in child protection
Growing up in the 1950’s, Vinnie Moore remembers being frightened by her father’s violent behaviour towards her mother. As her mum was being assaulted, Vinnie grabbed the phone and dialled [...]
Special Report: Joint approach to domestic violence
The government launched guidance last month aimed at ensuring victims of domestic violence can access safe, long-term accommodation.
The guidance makes it clear that local authorities should treat victims of domestic abuse, currently in safe accommodation such as a refuge, as a priority for social housing. Local authorities are being encouraged to use their existing powers [...]
ONS reports 1.9m adults experience domestic violence
A staggering 1.9 million adults experienced domestic abuse in the last year, official statistics show.
The March 2017 Crime Survey for England and Wales report compiled by the Office for National Statistics revealed that 1.2 million women and 713,000 men experienced domestic violence in the last year.
The police recorded 1.1 million domestic abuse-related incidents and crimes [...]
Inspectorate finds inconsistent approach to domestic violence across police forces
There is an “unrelenting and increasing demand” for the police to respond to incidents of domestic violence, the chief inspector of Constabulary has warned.
A progress report on the police response to domestic abuse by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services found that the total number of reported domestic abuse crimes has increased [...]
Domestic violence is ‘common risk factor’ in SCR cases
Just over a third of serious incidents occurred while family court proceedings were ongoing, research by Cafcass has found.
A study of 97 Serious Case Reviews found by Cafcass found that in 36% of cases Cafcass was involved with the child at the time of the index incident.
“In a further 39% of cases we had previously [...]
Special report: Domestic violence services should focus on perpetrator
Joint Targeted Area Inspections call for new approach to domestic abuse services and urge an awareness campaign
There should be a national public service initiative to raise awareness of domestic abuse and violence, a joint inspection report has concluded.
A public service message aimed at reducing the prevalence of domestic abuse is needed as part of [...]
