Tackling and preventing domestic abuse is still too often seen as a criminal justice issue when all parts of the system – health, education and local government – have a crucial role to play.
This is reflected in funding provision too – investment in systems and services instrumental in preventing domestic abuse remains lacking. With the social and economic cost of domestic abuse estimated at £78bn a year, this is simply unsustainable.
We’re calling on the next Government to end the postcode lottery of support and transform the response to domestic abuse.
The time to act is now.
#Invest2EndAbuse #GE2024
