Warwickshire Domestic Abuse Strategy
4 - Responsbility for Tackling Domestic Abuse
The Local Government Association document “Local Government‘s role in tackling domestic violence (2006)” concludes that Local Authorities have a corporate responsibility to deal with domestic violence by:
- Agreeing a corporate strategy to tackle domestic violence and meet the needs of the community (including setting budgets)
- Developing domestic violence employment policies for their staff
- Training relevant staff, both front-line and decision makers
- Providing publicity to raise awareness and increase access to local services.
In addition, Home Office Guidance on multi-agency working recommends that every authority publish a clear policy on domestic violence, which is understood and complied with by its entire staff.
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