Decision details

Domestic Abuse Strategy 2022-24

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve and adopt the Domestic Abuse Strategy 2022-24

Decision:

RESOLVED that the Bracknell Forest Domestic Abuse Strategy 2022-24, approved by the Bracknell Forest Domestic Abuse Executive Group, be endorsed.

Reasons for the decision:

To complete the implementation process of the new Bracknell Forest Domestic

Abuse Strategy 2022-24.

Alternative options considered:

Not to implement a new Domestic Abuse Strategy for Bracknell Forest. This option is

not recommended. The 2017-20 Domestic Abuse Strategy 2017-20 has already

lapsed. The DA Executive Group approved continuation of the 2017-20 strategy and

action plan throughout the COVID-19 pandemic however now needs refreshing and

updating. A shared strategic approach which provides clear priorities is crucial to

ensure domestic abuse can be prevented and identified, that those affected and their

children receive safe and timely support at the earliest opportunity and that perpetrators are held to account and supported to change their behaviour.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: Not applicable.

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director: People

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Discussions with the Domestic Executive (statutory partnership) meeting on 24 May 2022 and Community Safety Partnership (statutory partnership) Steering Group meeting on 27 July 2022.

Consultees

Domestic Executive and Community Safety Partnership Steering Group.

Contact: Mark Barratt, Interim Assistant Director: Early Help and Communities Email: mark.barratt@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351447, Grainne Siggins, Executive Director People Email: grainne.siggins@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.

Report author: Mark Barratt

Publication date: 15/11/2022

Date of decision: 15/11/2022

Decided at meeting: 15/11/2022 - Executive

Effective from: 23/11/2022

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