Written question WQ84642
- Asked by
- Mark IsherwoodConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Social Justice
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
What plans does the Welsh Government have to develop policies to prevent and assist victims of domestic abuse?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Social Justice
Welsh Government has always been clear, we want an end to all violence against women and girls. Violence against women and girls is a societal problem which requires a societal response.
We are currently developing our next five-year 2022-2027 VAWDASV National Strategy. A public consultation was concluded in February and we are currently reviewing the responses received in readiness for publication in late spring. Implementation of the strategy will be based on collaborative working with relevant agencies, such as Police, Police and Crime Commissioners, and the specialist sector and guided by the voices of survivors.
The Programme for Government also commits to expanding our training provision as well as our communications campaigns. The focus will be on training opportunities for the general public to ensure Welsh Citizens are empowered to be active bystanders to safely support those affected by VAWDASV.
Through our Live Fear Free campaigns we will continue to raise awareness of harassment, abuse and violence against women in all aspects of life. We continue to fund the Live Fear Free helpline which is a free, 24/7 support service for all victims and survivors of VAWDASV and those close to them.