DVCN - Domestic Violence Co-ordinators Network

Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information here.

17th March 2017

New resource for Health Professionals

The Department of Health (DoH) has published a resource looking at how health professionals in England can support adults and young people aged over 16 who are experiencing domestic abuse, and dependent children in their households.

The resource covers: the legal and policy contexts of domestic abuse; information for commissioners and service providers; and what health practitioners need to know. Annexes include: examples of domestic abuse behaviours; and risk identification tools for adults and dependent children and young people.

Please click here for more information. 

4th March 2014

Government wage incentive scheme places 18-24 year olds in 'gateway' sex industry jobs - Object

The government is falling short of its commitment to protect jobseekers from feeling pressured into work in the sex industry

4th March 2014

Save Exeter Refuge - The Exeter refuge is set to close in March 2014!

It has been confirmed that the current provider of refuge and outreach DV services in Exeter and East Devon was unsuccessful in its bid

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