To consider a report by County Councillor Stephen Hayes, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care.
Minutes:
Cabinet considered the Safer Lives, Healthier Families regional strategy for tackling violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
The Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care advised that 11% women and 5% men experience some form of domestic abuse each year. In 2016-17 Dyfed Powys Police recorded 4500 incidents. He advised that Dyfed Powys was the only region in Wales where there has been a reduction in funding for preventive work. The Cabinet welcomed the opportunity to receive training on the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015.
In response to questions, the Strategic Commissioning Manager - (GBVDASV) advised that consultation events would take place during April and May and specific events would be available for survivors.
RESOLVED |
Reason for Decision: |
1. To approve for consultation the Safer Lives, Healthier Families”, the regional strategy for tackling Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence in our communities, enclosed at Appendix A.
2. To give delegated authority to the Portfolio Holder, in consultation with the Director of Social Services as lead Director for Safeguarding, to make minor amendments following a period of public consultation.
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To comply with statutory requirements and to shape and improve the delivery of services for those affected by violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
To make sure that the Mid and West Wales Region adopts a consistent approach to finalising the strategy. |
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