Rachel launches new Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan
“By putting these central to our plan, we will transform our response to domestic abuse. We must all work together to stop domestic abuse.”
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Tag: Domestic Abuse
More support for domestic abuse victims in Redditch to rebuild their lives
A further £125 million will be handed to councils to make sure safe accommodation spaces, such as refuges and shelters, can provide victims with vital support services including healthcare, social workers and benefits.
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Rachel signs new protections for children into law as part of domestic abuse reforms
New provisions have been signed into law which provide legal recognition that children can be victims of domestic abuse.
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Over £1 million allocated to Worcestershire to support domestic abuse victims and their children
The Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing, Eddie Hughes, announced £125 million in funding today (February 12th) to support a new duty on councils to ensure victims and their children are able to access life-saving support in safe accommodation – a key part of the Government’s landmark Domestic Abuse Bill.
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Rachel welcomes Government funding for Sandycroft Centre
The Sandycroft Centre in Redditch has been one of the charities to benefit from dedicated Government funding. In total the Sandycroft has been awarded £28,074.
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My speech on the Domestic Abuse Bill
Due to the number of Members who wanted to speak during the second reading of the Domestic Abuse Bill on October 2nd, I was unable to make the speech I had planned to say.
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Rachel welcomes landmark Domestic Abuse Bill
A landmark Bill which will strengthen support for victims of domestic abuse and will see stronger punishments for offenders has been welcomed by Rachel.
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Rachel welcomes decision on funding for women’s refuges
After working with West Mercia Women’s Aid to lobby the Government on changes to the funding for...
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