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7th December 2016

VAWG Transformation Fund

The violence against women and girls service transformation fund offers £15 million for local commissioners that help prevent and address violence against women and girls.


The guidance outlines:


-the purpose of the funding


-who can apply


-how you can apply


-application deadlines



Expressions of interest


The Office are holding an expression of interest period until 23 January 2017 so that you can set out the main points of your bid, receive early feedback, and ask any questions.


You don’t have to fill in an expression of interest form in order to formally apply in the new year, but it is recommended.


Read the VAWG service transformation fund prospectus by clicking here before submitting your expression of interest.


Send your expression of interest form and any queries to VAWGFund@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk. 

7th January 2013

The Guardian: US House votes not to reauthorise domestic violence funding bill

Violence Against Women Act (Vawa) passes Senate but is not renewed after Republicans take issue with new provisions

7th January 2013

Domestic abuse: changing the conversation A new legal protection that redefines domestic violence offers hope for women and teenagers in abusive relationships

In November 2012 10% of 999 calls to the police were about domestic violence.

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