Domestic abuse

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Local Authorities must promote well being when carrying out any of their care and support functions in respect of a person. This may sometimes be referred to as the “wellbeing principle” because

it is a guiding principle that puts wellbeing at the heart of care and support - Care Act Guidance 14

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Risks ahead

Key statistics about domestic abuse in England and Wales

Each year around 2.1m people suffer some form of domestic abuse - 1.4 million women (8.5 of the population) and 700,000 men (4.5% of the population)

In 2013-14 the police recorded 887,000 domestic abuse incidents

Seven women a month are killed by a current or former partner in England and Wales

130,000 children live in homes where there is high-risk domestic abuse

Involvement

Perpetrators

Support Mechanisms

• Legal orders Sanctuary schemes Refuge DA floating support Culturally specific services LGBT services Osman warning

What is your role?

Resources

• National DV Helpline 0808 2000 247 www.womensaid.org.uk www.refuge.org.uk www.ncdv.org.uk www.brokenrainbow.org.uk www.mankind.org.uk www.gov.uk/forced-marriage www.karmanirvana.org.uk