Make it mandatory for every workplace to have a specialist Domestic Abuse Lead
Make it mandatory for every workplace to have a trauma-informed Domestic Abuse Lead responsible for raising awareness, recognising and evaluating risk, offering confidential support, and guiding safe next steps for anyone affected by abuse.
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Make it mandatory for every workplace to have a specialist Domestic Abuse Lead
Make it mandatory for every workplace to have a trauma-informed Domestic Abuse Lead responsible for raising awareness, recognising and evaluating risk, offering confidential support, and guiding safe next steps for anyone affected by abuse.
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Change the law to allow under 16's to be recognised as victims of domestic abuse
We want the government to amend the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 so children under 16 who experience abuse at the hands of a parent or partner can be legally recognised as victims of domestic abuse. Every child affected deserves to be heard, protected, and supported in law and through services.
Amend the Domestic Abuse Act to tackle cross-border legal & financial coercion
Amend the Domestic Abuse Act regarding the prosecution of cross-border coercive and economic abuse, including the misuse of foreign legal actions (SLAPPs) as a form of ongoing domestic abuse that can cause harm in the UK.
Introduce an Emergency Legal Protection Certificate for domestic abuse survivors
Fund and provide state-funded legal advice and representation for domestic abuse survivors with verified police evidence via an Emergency Legal Protection Certificate, which will be provided to survivors and allow them to receive immediate protection and support while navigating the legal system.
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We call on the Government to ensure mandatory trauma-informed training and standards for all professionals whose assessments influence decisions in the family courts, including judges, CAFCASS officers, social workers, and court-instructed medical experts.