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09/03/2016
The new VAWG Service Transformation Fund will come into effect in 2017 and will promote projects which aimed at stopping violence before it happens, preventing abusive behaviour from becoming entrenched, and establishing the best ways to help victims and their families.
The investment will also see the government working with local areas to deliver a secure future for refuges and other specialist accommodation, as well as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Forced Marriage Units.
The government will also work with local authorities on changing the attitudes and behaviours of perpetrators to make sure rehabilitation, mental health interventions and other appropriate perpetrator programmes are in place.
New technology will also be introduced such as body-worn cameras or GPS tracking to offer greater protection to victims, and the government is encouraging police forces to use the technologies.
In addition, a new National Statement of Expectations (NSE) will outline from government on what is expected from local councils. Areas will be supported through a new network of local and national experts and tools and guidance to transform their services to meet the needs of all victims.
A new fund from the Department for Communities and Local Government will also support the provision of refuges, and other forms of specialist accommodation. This two-year fund will be available to local areas who can demonstrate that they are taking steps towards meeting the NSE, and will help them provide specialist accommodation based on an assessment of local need, recognising the national importance of this provision.
Karen Bradley, Minister for Preventing Abuse, Exploitation and Crime, said: "The government is serious about stopping violence against women and girls and has made it a priority. No one should live in fear of these crimes.
"That is why we have increased funding to £80 million for the next 4 years. We are determined to stop women and girls from becoming victims in the first place, which means funding services which will provide support and intervene as early as possible to stop the cycle of abuse.
"Through our strategy we are making preventing violence against women and girls everyone's business. It is vital government, the police, local authorities and service providers work together to help women get out of dangerous situations early, and stop perpetrators from moving from one victim to the next."
Nicky Morgan, Education Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities, added: "It is unacceptable for anyone to live in fear of violence. As Minister for Women and Equalities, I am determined to see an end to these crimes so that every woman feels safe, empowered and able to fulfil their full potential.
"It is important that we focus on prevention which is why we are improving the quality of PSHE in our schools and raising awareness of abusive behaviour through our campaign on consent, so young people know how to protect themselves and others."
(JP/MH)
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£80m To Prevent Violence Against Women And Girls
The UK Government has announced £80m of funding is to go towards a new strategy to prevent violence against women and girls. The increase in funding is part of a new violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy, enabling more women and girls to escape the risk of violence.The new VAWG Service Transformation Fund will come into effect in 2017 and will promote projects which aimed at stopping violence before it happens, preventing abusive behaviour from becoming entrenched, and establishing the best ways to help victims and their families.
The investment will also see the government working with local areas to deliver a secure future for refuges and other specialist accommodation, as well as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Forced Marriage Units.
The government will also work with local authorities on changing the attitudes and behaviours of perpetrators to make sure rehabilitation, mental health interventions and other appropriate perpetrator programmes are in place.
New technology will also be introduced such as body-worn cameras or GPS tracking to offer greater protection to victims, and the government is encouraging police forces to use the technologies.
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In addition, a new National Statement of Expectations (NSE) will outline from government on what is expected from local councils. Areas will be supported through a new network of local and national experts and tools and guidance to transform their services to meet the needs of all victims.
A new fund from the Department for Communities and Local Government will also support the provision of refuges, and other forms of specialist accommodation. This two-year fund will be available to local areas who can demonstrate that they are taking steps towards meeting the NSE, and will help them provide specialist accommodation based on an assessment of local need, recognising the national importance of this provision.
Karen Bradley, Minister for Preventing Abuse, Exploitation and Crime, said: "The government is serious about stopping violence against women and girls and has made it a priority. No one should live in fear of these crimes.
"That is why we have increased funding to £80 million for the next 4 years. We are determined to stop women and girls from becoming victims in the first place, which means funding services which will provide support and intervene as early as possible to stop the cycle of abuse.
"Through our strategy we are making preventing violence against women and girls everyone's business. It is vital government, the police, local authorities and service providers work together to help women get out of dangerous situations early, and stop perpetrators from moving from one victim to the next."
Nicky Morgan, Education Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities, added: "It is unacceptable for anyone to live in fear of violence. As Minister for Women and Equalities, I am determined to see an end to these crimes so that every woman feels safe, empowered and able to fulfil their full potential.
"It is important that we focus on prevention which is why we are improving the quality of PSHE in our schools and raising awareness of abusive behaviour through our campaign on consent, so young people know how to protect themselves and others."
(JP/MH)
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