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2.3 End<strong>in</strong>g violence aga<strong>in</strong>st women<br />
Motion 22 : When a def<strong>in</strong>ition is not enough<br />
Motion 25 : Intimate terrorism and coercive control<br />
Welcomed the new def<strong>in</strong>ition of domestic violence to <strong>in</strong>clude coercive control and<br />
psychological abuse, but noted that the law also needs amend<strong>in</strong>g to reflect this new<br />
def<strong>in</strong>ition. Called on the NWC to work with appropriate bodies to br<strong>in</strong>g about the necessary<br />
legislative change. Also to raise awareness of the new def<strong>in</strong>ition and update <strong>UNISON</strong><br />
guidance.<br />
AIM<br />
To change the law<br />
to better reflect the<br />
new def<strong>in</strong>ition of<br />
domestic abuse and<br />
the cumulative<br />
impact of such<br />
abuse.<br />
UPDATE<br />
<strong>UNISON</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ues to work with Women’s Aid and the End Violence<br />
Aga<strong>in</strong>st Women Coalition, promot<strong>in</strong>g and support<strong>in</strong>g their<br />
campaigns. Where regions have engaged <strong>in</strong> partnership work<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
this is reported <strong>in</strong> Section 3.<br />
Ensure that <strong>UNISON</strong><br />
guidance is updated<br />
and members are<br />
aware of the new<br />
def<strong>in</strong>ition.<br />
Updated guidance has been issued, tak<strong>in</strong>g on board the legislative<br />
changes. A new leaflet and poster to raise awareness of domestic<br />
violence as a workplace issue have also been produced.<br />
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