DVCN - Domestic Violence Co-ordinators Network

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5th June 2017

Invest Programme

The Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales has grants between £10,000 and 325,000 to enable charities in England or Wales to break or prevent the cycle of disadvantage. The Invest Programme’s funding will support longer term core or direct delivery funding for charities which are delivering clear outcomes as a result of their work with people aged 17 years and older who are experiencing multiple disadvantage including involvement with the criminal justice system, homelessness and mental health issues. The deadline for applications is 16th June. 

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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