Download the domestic abuse self-assessment tool
Like all local public service providers, domestic abuse services are facing budget reductions. With less funding, partnerships need clear priorities. You may want to focus more on using mainstream staff and resources. You will want to show existing managers as well as new health and police commissioners how domestic abuse services can support mainstream statutory work and save money for partners as well as helping victims.
This web resource can help you to do this. If you are involved in domestic abuse services either as an officer or a councillor, there should be something here for you. The links below walk you through the characteristics of a successful service and show you how to make practical changes with your partners to improve your own service.
Why is this issue important?
What makes an effective local partnership?
What can we do to improve our local service?