Help us shape future Domestic Abuse Strategy
Tuesday, 15 October 2024
Residents in Central Bedfordshire are being invited to have their say on our Domestic Abuse Strategy.
Your voice matters: read about the consultation and have your say.
Our current domestic abuse strategy was launched in 2022 and runs up to 2025. It outlines five key area of focus to tackle domestic abuse and provide support for people affected by it, as well as how this would be achieved.
The new domestic abuse strategy is for the next 5 years, from 2025 to 2030, and we're seeking input from the public to help shape it.
As part of the 6-week consultation, residents are being asked whether the actions in the previous strategy have been effective in tackling domestic abuse and supporting victims, and whether they should be carried forward into the new strategy. We're also keen to hear from anyone affected by domestic abuse who has suggestions for improvements or additions that will ensure its services meet the needs of those affected.
Anyone can be affected by domestic abuse; statistics show that one in four women and one in six men will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives, which amounts to over 2 million adults in total.
Councillor Steve Owen, our Executive Member for Children’s Services, said:
We want to hear from as many people as possible about our domestic abuse strategy, especially those who have been directly affected and their friends and family.
Domestic abuse can affect anyone and can take many different forms. It can have a severe and lasting impact on survivors and their families, and that’s why the public’s feedback is so important to help us create a strategy that truly supports those affected by domestic abuse.