DVCN - Domestic Violence Co-ordinators Network

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9th April 2013

A Call To End Violence Against Women And Girls: UK Government Action Plan 2013

The action plan provides an overview of the UK Government’s activities (legislative and otherwise) to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). It was launched on 8th March to mark International Women’s Day. The full action plan can be found here

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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