Engendering Justice - from Policy to Practice - The Fawcett Society
Engendering Justice - from Policy to Practice - The Fawcett Society
Engendering Justice - from Policy to Practice - The Fawcett Society
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Institutional change needed:➤ A cross-government integrated and strategic approach<strong>to</strong> ending VAW.➤ Recognition within every Government department ofVAW as a manifestation of gender inequality and aconsideration of the impact of policies on VAW.➤ Introduction of a national public awareness-raisingcampaign <strong>to</strong> target myths and stereotypes surroundingVAW.➤ Training of all frontline police staff and prosecu<strong>to</strong>rs onthe myths and stereotypes surrounding VAW and thepotential effects of trauma on a victim.➤ Implementation of an annual moni<strong>to</strong>ring system whichmeasures the support, safety and satisfaction ofvictims.➤ <strong>The</strong> introduction of a national indica<strong>to</strong>r on VAW, acrossthe criminal justice system, following the CPS model,with performance independently moni<strong>to</strong>red.➤ Active referral of women <strong>to</strong> appropriate supportservices by the police and CPS.➤ Access <strong>to</strong> an independent adviser <strong>to</strong> provide supportand attend court with all female victims.➤ Effective and frequent communication maintained bythe police and the CPS with female victims and specialmeasures publicised and used consistently.➤ Training for solici<strong>to</strong>rs, barristers and Judges on themyths surrounding VAW and the likely trauma victimsmay face during the trial.➤ Instruction <strong>to</strong> juries in relation <strong>to</strong> the potential effects oftrauma and the inaccuracy of myths and stereotypessurrounding rape and other forms of VAW.➤ A Government commitment <strong>to</strong> long term funding forVAW service provision, including services for BMEwomen.“That a woman does not deserve whatshe gets, by how she dresses, acts or drinkswhen out or at home. ”Female victimPage 83