Issue - meetings

Councillor Tamoor Tariq, Cabinet Member, Communities will report at the meeting.  Report attached.

The Cabinet Member for Communities submitted for consideration the Domestic violence and abuse strategy. The strategy identifies six key priorities:

• Improve Strategic Co-ordination
• Reduce re-offending
• Reduce re-victimisation
• Remove inequalities and gaps in provision
• Enhance workforce development
• Further develop primary prevention approaches

The resulting actions will be delivered through the Domestic Abuse Strategic Group and the Domestic Abuse Forum.

Delegated decision:

Cabinet agreed to approve the Domestic Violence and Abuse Strategy.

Reason for the decision:

Domestic Abuse is rising in Bury and remains a key priority for Police colleagues but it is also becoming more complex, with more victims reporting additional needs.

Other options considered and rejected:

To approve the attached Strategy with amendments

To reject the Strategy