Community safety content from the Audit Commission, an independent watchdog, driving economy, efficiency and effectiveness in local public services.http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/en-gbCopyright 2012, Audit Commission.webmaster@audit-commission.gov.ukhttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/PublishingImages/Template/logo_print.gifhttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/Pages/default.aspxThrough our assessment and audit work, we have helped to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of England's community safety services.18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/effectivepractice/Pages/effectivepractice.aspxHow effective local partnerships approach the main aspects of a domestic abuse service.01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/effectivepractice/Pages/adviceandsupportforvictims.aspxHow effective local partnerships advise and support the victims of domestic abuse. 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/effectivepractice/Pages/preventingabuse.aspxPrimary and secondary approaches to domestic abuse prevention.01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/effectivepractice/Pages/raisingawareness.aspxHow to raise awareness of domestic abuse services. 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/effectivepractice/Pages/dealingwithperpetrators.aspxHow effective local partnerships work with the perpetrators of domestic abuse.01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/whatworkslocally/Pages/whatworkslocally.aspxA summary of our evidence.01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/whatworkslocally/Pages/jointagencystrategy.aspxHow co-ordinated local working can improve domestic abuse services.01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/whatworkslocally/Pages/victimcentredapproach.aspxHow adopting a victim-centred approach and understanding diversity issues can improve domestic abuse services.01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/whatworkslocally/Pages/moreeffectivefunding.aspxHow more effective use of funding can improve domestic abuse services.01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/Pages/Default.aspxThe Commission has launched a web tool and resources to help those working in domestic abuse services assess their partnership's performance and identify areas for improvement.01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/Pages/background.aspxBackground information on the domestic abuse services web tool01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/Pages/casestudies.aspxCase studies highlighting effective partnership working in domestic abuse services.01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/Pages/gettingstarted.aspxGuidance on how to use the domestic abuse tool01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/nationalstudies/domesticabuseservices/Pages/glossaryofterms.aspxGlossary of terms relating to domestic abuse services.01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/goodpractice/Pages/developingtransformationalefficiencysurrey.aspxSurrey Police Authority show how to sustain value for money in the police service. 20 Jul 2010 00:05:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/goodpractice/Pages/developingtransformationalefficiencyincumbria.aspxCumbria Police Authority show how to sustain value for money in the police service.20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/goodpractice/Pages/developingtransformationalefficiencyderbyshire.aspxDerbyshire Police Authority show how to sustain value for money in the police service.20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/goodpractice/Pages/list.aspxExamples of notable practice in community safety services20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/communitysafety/goodpractice/policeinspections/Pages/greatermanchesterpoliceauthorityappropriateadultvolunteersscheme.aspxGreater Manchester Police Authority has overcome the problems caused by the delay in providing an Appropriate Adult Scheme to support young people and vulnerable adults detained by the Police. 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT