SafeLives responds to the Ministry of Justice's £40m funding announcement

Today the Ministry of Justice have announced that they are providing a £40million funding boost to specialist services supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Liz Thompson, Director of External Relations here at SafeLives says:

Independent domestic violence advisers play a key role in supporting victims of domestic abuse who are identified as being at high risk of serious harm or murder.  They are a lifeline for survivors and their children, helping them to become safe, and rebuild their lives, and yet we know that there have not been enough Idvas to support the number of people who need them.  This much-needed funding package can support services in the community and more people to stay safely in their own home – so welcome when we know survivors face unprecedented pressure.

You can read the Ministry of Justice's full press release here.