A change for good
(Posted on 30/09/24)
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At Inside Justice, we were very
encouraged to read the recent media reports that domestic abuse experts are to
be embedded
within police 999 control rooms in a bid to halve violence against women
and girls (VAWG) in the next decade.
It’s also reported, that under
the new pilot scheme which launches in November victims and other third parties
such as charities will now be able to apply directly for a legal order to
restrict the actions of abusers and that any breach of a granted order will be
deemed a criminal offence.
Minster for safeguarding and
violence against women, Jess
Phillips hopes the scheme will be in place in all 43 of the UK's police
forces by the end of this parliament.
We see this as a much-needed
systemic change, serving as a reminder that change can happen and that
charities serve a vital purpose in maintaining a focus on specific issues such
as abuse against women and girls.
We know that many like-minded
charitable organisations have been driving for these changes to happen, not
least Women In Prison who for many years have been highlighting the need for a trauma-informed diversion programme
for every police force.
If change is clearly needed and
has been identified with clear supporting rationale, it should not happen only
as result of a catastrophic event.
We are encouraged by the
recognition of the value that charities can bring in providing support services
and we welcome any partnerships with like-minded organisations to strengthen
any mutual case for change. Please contact us at info@insidejustice.co.uk
