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This Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) aims to provide an understanding of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) across Warwickshire. This JSNA presents an in-depth analysis of the national and local picture of DVA to assist partners with the ongoing development of their response to DVA in Warwickshire. In particular, it aims to inform the review and recommissioning of Warwickshire’s specialist DVA accommodation and support service in 2020/2021. This document is focused primarily on those aged 16 and over.
However, support for children and young people, is referenced within the report. It aims to inform the ongoing development of Warwickshire’s response to Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), will assist with preparations for responding to the Domestic Abuse Bill and, will support, the recommissioning of the county’s specialist DVA support services.
The Warwickshire Domestic Violence and Abuse JSNA contains the following sections.
Introduction
- Definition of domestic violence and abuse
- Domestic Abuse Bill 2022
National Picture
- Overview of prevalence
- Impact of DVA on physical and mental health
- Risk factors
- Risk of homicide
- Economic impact
- Calls to national helplines
- National COVID-19 impact
Warwickshire Picture
- Estimated local prevalence
- Domestic homicide in Warwickshire
- The Criminal Justice system
- Warwickshire Domestic Violence service – service use
- Warwickshire MARAC
- Children and young people
- Adult social care
- Key themes in Warwickshire
- Economic impact of DVA in Warwickshire
- COVID-19 impact in Warwickshire
Service Mapping: Current Services in Relation to Need
Views of the Public
- Online residents survey feedback
- Specialist services – service user feedback
- Engagement with BAME and LGBTQ communities – Equality and Inclusion Partnership
Views of Professionals
- Views of professionals – survey
- Views of professionals – workshops
Expert Opinion on Best Practice
National Best Practice and Learning
- National evidence of best practice to inform commissioning
- DVA costs and funding
Commissioning DVS Services
- Principles to inform DVA commissioning
Limitations of DVA data and access to services
- Related information