Extra 19m for domestic abuse survivor safe housing amid national emergency'
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Extra 19m for domestic abuse survivor safe housing amid national emergency'
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"Councils are to receive a further 19 million aimed at providing safe housing for domestic abuse survivors, the Government has confirmed as part of its violence against women and girls (Vawg) strategy. Ministers said the funding would help local authorities offer victims a "fresh start", building on 480 million already pledged over the next three years for support including refuges and sanctuary schemes. The announcement comes ahead of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's unveiling of sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system this week."
The Independent covers issues from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech, investigating financial ties and producing documentaries while refusing to place reporting behind paywalls and seeking donations to fund reporters on the ground. Councils will receive an additional 19 million to provide safe housing for domestic abuse survivors under the violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy. The new funding builds on 480 million already pledged over three years for refuges and sanctuary schemes. Around 500 million will support the Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Duty, creating a statutory requirement for local authorities to provide safe accommodation and support for survivors and children. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will unveil criminal justice reforms as part of plans to halve VAWG within a decade.
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