Agenda item

Report by Children and Community Services

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The Director of Community and Children’s Services introduced the findings of the Strategic Review for Domestic Abuse in the City. He noted that the review focused on the effectiveness of the City’s response to domestic abuse and that a multi-agency approach would be needed to deliver an effective service to domestic abuse victims. He added that the Safer City Partnership would be the right forum to take the initiative forward. He concluded by thanking Nicole Vincent and Paula Wilkinson for their work on the Strategic Review.

The Group discussed the recommendations within the report. The Town Clerk informed the Group that funding for a Vulnerable Victim Co-coordinator had been secured, as part of the London – wide joint commissioning budget for victims. The Town Clerk was waiting for formal signoff from the Deputy Mayor of London (The representative of the Commissioning Body) for 2015/2016 funding.

RESOLVED: That;

·         the recommendations in the Domestic Abuse Strategic Review be agreed;

·         the colocation of domestic abuse service as part of the Community Safety Hub be explored; and

·         the report be noted.