Nearly £300,000 to support victims of violence against women and girls in Peterborough
Specialist services to support victims from the Asian community is being funded
Last updated 25th Jul 2023
Nearly £300,000 of funding for Peterborough Women's Aid to extend specialist services to support victims of violence against women and girls from the Asian community is being given by the government.
It will increase professional awareness and improved response to this community.
Across England and Wales, up to £8.3 million of funding will be provided to fund frontline and specialist support projects.
It includes counselling, training and community outreach - part of the government’s commitment to quadruple funding for victim support services by 2025 compared to 2010.
There is also funding for specialist organisations working with male victims specifically.
A £1.2 million training programme has also launched for Independent Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse Advisors who provide emotional and practical support to victims.
Domestic Abuse
If you’re affected by issues raised in this article, there is help available from your local domestic abuse service at www.womensaid.org.uk.
· The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0808 2000 247 (run by Refuge)
· The Men’s Advice Line, for male domestic abuse survivors is 0808 801 0327 (run by Respect)
· The National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline is 0800 999 5428 (run by Galop)
If you are in immediate danger always call 999.