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Huge Government Investment In Tackling Stalkers And Domestic Abusers Announced

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Huge Government Investment In Tackling Stalkers And Domestic Abusers has been Announced.


In May 2023, the Home Office announced a £39 million investment in 50 projects to tackle the problem of stalking and domestic abuse in England and Wales. Around 27 police forces are set to benefit from the funding as the Government looks to step up its campaign to protect vulnerable people and victims who are being repeatedly targeted.


Huge Government Investment In Tackling Stalkers And Domestic Abusers Announced

The figures released alongside the announcement state that 83% of male offenders repeat their crimes within six months. The investment will be rolled out over the next two years and will help police forces across England and Wales to continue existing initiatives and start new ones to intervene to stop this cycle of behaviour and protect targeted victims.

The funding comes on the back of tough measures announced in February to tackle domestic abusers and support their victims.

Home Office Safeguarding Minister, Sarah Dines, commented upon the announcement: “Domestic abuse and stalking are vile crimes which cause victims to feel terror in their own homes and communities, where they should feel their safest. It is unacceptable and this Government is determined to protect people from this horrific abuse. We know that intervention schemes like these are a crucial means of protecting victims, which is why we are investing millions in helping police identify abusive behaviour and stop it from escalating or happening again.”

Alongside the new funds, the Government also issued statutory guidance on Clare’s Law, which will speed-up the process for individuals attempting to access information on the history of violence and abuse attached to partners or ex-partners.

At FT Law we welcome this investment to end the cycle of abuse we see all-too-often.


If you are aware of stalking or forms of domestic abuse occurring, or are the victim of this yourself, please do not hesitate to come forward and contact our family law experts.


We offer discreet and sympathetic support and advice, and start the process of helping you escape this situation, so get in touch today.


01792 978560


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