A strategy to tackle domestic abuse and sexual violence

Tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence are key priorities of the Safe Durham Partnership, of which we are a member. The Safe Durham Partnership have published a strategy to tackle domestic abuse and sexual violence in County Durham.

Our role

We contribute to the delivery of this strategy by:

supporting the County Durham Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Forum Executive and Core Strategy groups
supporting the work of the Safe Durham Partnership
commissioning services to support victims of domestic abuse and children witnessing abuse
contributing to the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference process
supporting local domestic abuse and sexual violence forums
funding voluntary perpetrator programmes
supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy

The Safe Durham Partnership have published their Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Strategy. This has been developed following consultation with partners, stakeholders, services and service users. This document provides the strategic framework for the partnership in tackling domestic abuse.