Issue details

Strategy for the provision of Support within Safe Accommodation 2021-2024

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (‘The Act’) introduces a broad range of new measures designed to strengthen the UK response to domestic abuse.

Part 4 of Act places a duty on each tier one local authority in England to:
• Assess the need for accommodation-based support for victims of domestic abuse (and their children) in their area.
• Prepare and publish a strategy for the provision of such support in their area, with regard to the needs assessment.

The report sets out the IWC’s first strategy for the provision of support in safe accommodation.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant impact on communities or those working in two or more electoral divisions;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Electoral Divisions affected: (All Electoral Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2021

Decision due: 16 Dec 2021 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Public Health (archived 19 May 2023)

Lead director: Director of Public Health

Consultees

Partnership consultation.

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