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4. Context of Domestic Violence Nationally Policy context driving the Newcastle agenda Domestic violence is a widespread social problem and criminal issue that causes huge amounts of suffering. Domestic violence has always existed in all social, geographical, religious and cultural groups. Until the 1970s domestic violence was viewed as a private matter and wide spread tolerance existed. 4.1 Crime & Disorder Act 1998 In recent years, the issue of domestic violence has received greater public and political attention at a national level. Home Office guidance, in the form of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, places an expectation on statutory Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships to identify the level of domestic violence in their area and to develop strategies to address it, as part of the wider reduction of crime strategy. 4.2 Domestic Violence Crime & Victims Act In June 2003 the Government published its consultation document Safety and Justice, setting out its proposals to prevent domestic violence, improve support and protection for victims and bring more perpetrators to justice. From this came the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act published in December 2003 which includes the following measures: – Significant new police powers to deal with domestic violence include, making both common assault and breach of a non-molestation order an arrestable offence and extending the availability of restraining orders – Provision for an independent commissioner and a code of practice for victims of crime, and establishing a system to review homicides at a multi agency level, identifying lessons to be learnt – Strengthening the civil law on domestic violence so that cohabiting same sex couples have the same protection as heterosexual couples 4.3 National Domestic Violence Reduction Delivery Plan Underpinning the commitment of the Government is a National Domestic Violence Reduction Delivery Plan focusing on 5 identified outcomes which the Government has committed to achieve. These are to: 1) reduce the prevalence of domestic violence, particularly in relation to high incidence areas and/or communities 2) increase the rate that domestic violence is reported, particularly in the high incidence areas and/or communities 3) increase the rate of reporting of domestic violence and the number of offences that are brought to justice 8 Newcastle Domestic Violence And Abuse Strategy
4) ensure that victims of domestic violence are adequately protected and supported 5) reduce the rate of domestic violence related homicides These key outcomes will inform the outcomes of the Newcastle Domestic Violence and Abuse Reduction Strategy. 4.4 BVPI In April 2005 the revised Best Value Performance Indicator, BVPI 225 (see appendix 1) came into force. Prior to the BVPI relating to domestic violence, local authorities measured only the number of refuge spaces provided and therefore did not reflect the wide range of strategic and operational activities that are needed to effectively tackle domestic violence. The purpose of the revised BVPI is to assess the overall provision and effectiveness of local authority services designed to help victims of domestic violence and to prevent further incidents. The development of this strategy has been informed by the following national strategies, legislation, guidance and policies. National: Forced Marriages Guidelines Female Genital Mutilation Act (2003) Children and Young People’s and Maternity Services National Services Framework Supporting Local Delivery Draft Children (Contact) Adoption Bill 2005 CENTREX Guidance on Policing Domestic Violence Every Child Matters – Change for Children 2004 Children’s Act 2004 Working Together to Safe Guard Children Good Practice Guidance for Children who have witnessed Domestic Violence Green Paper ‘Parental Separation, Childrens’ Needs and Parent’s Responsibilities’ Crime and Disorder Act (1998), including Section 17 Freedom of Information Act 2005 Safety and Justice – sharing personal information in the context of domestic violence Newcastle Domestic Violence And Abuse Strategy
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