Barnet residents are invited to contribute to the council's new domestic abuse and violence against women strategy following the reporting of 9,437 domestic abuse cases over three years. Developed with input from victims and survivors, the draft strategy aims to support all genders, including men, boys, transgender, and non-binary individuals. The strategy defines abusive behavior and includes data on high-risk cases and service utilization. A consultation questionnaire seeks input on local safety perceptions and experiences of harassment, with final strategy publication set for November after consultation results in October.
Almost 9,500 domestic abuse cases were reported in a single London borough over a three-year-period, highlighting the urgent need for effective support and intervention strategies.
The draft strategy, developed with input from Barnet victims and survivors, aims to ensure that men, boys, transgender and non-binary people also benefit from the initiatives.
Between April 2022 and March 2025, 9,437 domestic abuse cases were reported, with 1,310 victims assessed at high risk and 2,434 accessing specialist support services.
The consultation seeks to understand community perceptions of safety and experiences of harassment, guiding the final strategy to be launched in November.
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