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Government announces new strategy to prevent violence against women and girls to mark International Women's Day.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Minister for Preventing Abuse and Exploitation visited Essex today to discuss work in Harlow to tackle domestic abuse.
Victims who would otherwise be subjected to sustained patterns of domestic abuse will be better protected under a new offence, which comes into force today.
This is the winter 2015 edition of the violence against women and girls newsletter.
Consultation launched today by government on new stalking protection order.
New guidance will help professionals prepare for the duty.
Speech given by the Minister for Preventing Abuse and Exploitation at the Domestic Abuse Summit
Ministers met parliamentarians, civil society and diplomatic figures to share expertise on the Women, Peace and Security agenda and PSVI
A taskforce to help reduce violence against women and girls on university campuses has been announced by Business Secretary Sajid Javid.
Local authorities can bid for a share of a new fund to support the victims of domestic abuse.
This is the summer 2015 edition of the violence against women and girls newsletter.
Minister for Preventing Abuse and Exploitation met Heathrow’s Safeguarding and Trafficking Team to hear how they protect girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM).
Budget announces a £3.2 million funding boost to help ensure no victim of domestic abuse is turned away from help.
The spring 2015 issue of the newsletter includes news on sharing best practice with partners, links to insight packs and funding information.
A £10 million government fund will help support refuges across the country and boost provision for vulnerable victims of domestic violence.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Deputy Prime Minister has recorded a video message to celebrate International Women's Day and to invite everyone to get involved.
Lynne Featherstone has visited Standing Together in Hammersmith to hear about its work to coordinate integrated multi-agency support for victims of domestic abuse.
Explains what is being done to ensure the safety of female passengers on public transport.
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, Theresa Villiers addresses the NI Women's European Forum on violence against women and girls
Crime Prevention Minister Lynne Featherstone today announced front line professionals will have a mandatory duty to report cases of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
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