This report summarises information from domestic homicide reviews for the 12 months from October 2019. Click here to read the report.

Click to read this document setting out the government’s position on and work to support male victims of crimes considered violence against women and girls.

Today the Home Office have released their Violence Against Women and Girls National Statement of Expectations and Commissioning Toolkit. These documents provide guidance on how commissioning services to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) can be done effectively. Read them here.

The government have today released their Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan. Using responses to the Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Call for Evidence, relevant data, and a comprehensive literature review, the plan outlines the government’s approach to tackling domestic abuse through prioritising prevention, supporting victims, pursuing perpetrators, and building a stronger system. It delivers on the … Continue reading “News – Home Office – Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan”

More than 10,000 stalking crimes have been recorded in Greater Manchester in recent years – but few victims will see their stalkers punished, figures suggest. Home Office data shows police forces across England and Wales recorded nearly 100,000 stalking crimes in 2020-21. Of those, 4,874 were investigated by Greater Manchester Police. The force has recorded … Continue reading “News – More than 10,000 stalking crimes recorded in Greater Manchester”

Date & Time of Training: 3 May, 2022 – 10am-4pm Venue: Hough End Centre, Manchester Course Description This is a one-day themed course delivered by members of the Manchester Safeguarding Partnership Training Pool.Domestic Violence and Abuse is prevalent across all areas in Manchester and Nationwide and is a common theme in many Serious Case Reviews.Please apply for this … Continue reading “Training – Manchester Safeguarding Partnership – Awareness of Domestic Violence and Abuse”

Job Title: Cover WorkersSalary/ Rate: TBCLocation: Halton, Cheshire West and Chester, RochdaleClosing Date: N/A – ongoingHours: Varied WHAG has a pool of cover workers who provide occasional support at our projects, to cover for periods of sickness, holidays and other absences.  Cover workers need to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable women and children and have … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – WHAG – Cover Workers”

Job Title: Children & Family WorkerSalary/ Rate: NJC scale 6-8  (£19,698 – £20,493) (37 Hours) (Actual Salary: £9,849 – £10,246)Location: Cheshire West and ChesterClosing Date: 19th April 2022Hours: 18 hours per week We are looking for a Children’s Worker to provide activities and support for children and families in refuge accommodation and resettlement services to enable them to … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – WHAG – Children & Family Worker”

Job Title: Assistant Domestic Abuse Support Worker (Evenings/Nights)Salary/ Rate: NJC scale 9  (£20,903) (Actual salary £12,428)Location: Cheshire West and ChesterClosing Date: 19th April 2022Hours: 22 hours per week We are looking for a Domestic Abuse (including Complex Needs) Support Worker in Cheshire West and Chester who will play a key role in providing specialist domestic abuse support and … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – WHAG – Assistant Domestic Abuse Support Worker (Evenings/Nights) – 22 hours”

Job Title: Assistant Domestic Abuse Support Worker (Evenings/Nights)Salary/ Rate: NJC scale 9  (£20,903) (Actual salary £11,581)Location: Cheshire West and ChesterClosing Date: 19th April 2022Hours: 20.5 hours per week We are looking for an Assistant Domestic Abuse (including Complex Needs) Support Worker in Cheshire West and Chester who will play a key role in providing specialist domestic abuse support … Continue reading “Job Vacancy – WHAG – Assistant Domestic Abuse Support Worker (Evenings/Nights) – 20.5 hours”