Extra funding to tackle domestic abuse in East Yorkshire

An innovative project in East Yorkshire working with individuals who commit domestic abuse in a bid to change their behaviour has secured nearly 1 million pounds of funding.

The money will be used to deliver a new specialist workforce, enhanced support for survivors and a 24-week intervention programme designed to bring about a change in behaviour from perpetrators.

The Police and Crime Commissioner's office for Humberside police said:

To help achieve this, the funding will specifically deliver:

• A new specialist workforce, supported by the development of training

• Co-located teams across drug, alcohol and Domestic Abuse perpetrator services in Hull

and the East Riding

• A 24-week intervention programme of behaviour change

• Enhanced support for victims which will run concurrent with the programme

• A development of referral pathways and additional support

These crimes have lasting and severe impacts on the physical and mental health of those affected

The funding is initially committed for 2 years.

Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison said “We are delighted to announce this funding.

It will go a long way to reducing and preventing abuse, ensuring people feel safe in their homes and communities whilst protecting vulnerable people.

This will include tackling Violence against Women and Girls and the harm caused by drugs and substance misuse, which is a top priority for us.

These crimes have lasting and severe impacts on the physical and mental health of those affected”

Ann Clarkson is the Chief Executive of Preston Road Women's Centre in Hull tells us it's positive news.

Anything that supports perpetrators to recognise their behaviour can only be a good thing

She said: "I think it's a positive thing - the investment."

"I don't think we would see a reduction in the number of cases in the short term, I think that's something that would have a cumulative affect, probably over several years."

"Previously most of the responsibility has been put on them for keeping children safe - it always been is the woman that has to leave."

"Anything that supports perpetrators to recognise their behaviour, reduce offending behaviour can only be a good thing."

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