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Women’s Aid responds to the budget

Women’s Aid has responded to the Chancellor’s budget   27th October 2021 – updated statement “We are disappointed to not see the level of investment needed to prevent domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG) in today’s budget. The government has stated that tackling these crimes is “a top priority”. Whilst we welcome the announced £185 million which will increase the number of Independent Sexual and Domestic Violence Advisors to […]

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It’s time to #FlipTheSexistScript: Women’s Aid and University of Bristol launch research into the gendered experiences of justice and domestic abuse

It’s time to #FlipTheSexistScript Women’s Aid and University of Bristol launch research into the gendered experiences of justice and domestic abuse   New research by Women’s Aid and the University of Bristol published in a report today updates the evidence base on the gendered nature of domestic abuse. Gendered experiences of justice and domestic abuse

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Women’s Aid responds to the HMICFRS review of policing domestic abuse during the pandemic

Women’s Aid responds to the HMICFRS review of policing domestic abuse during the pandemic

Women’s Aid responds to the HMICFRS review of policing domestic abuse during the pandemic   A new report by HMICFRS (Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services) — released today, 23rd June — has acknowledged that the pandemic has put domestic abuse survivors at greater risk, and has praised the police for making good

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Women’s Aid responds to the government’s funding announcement 

Women’s Aid responds to the government’s funding announcement   Farah Nazeer, chief executive at Women’s Aid, said  “The £19m announced in the budget today is not enough. Even with the £165m for next year, these figures are nowhere near the £393m needed to keep refuges and community-based services running sustainably. Specialist women’s domestic abuse services

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