Much has been done over recent years to increase protection for women and to prosecute their attackers. However, this is a complex problem which demands an even broader response to stop violence from happening in the first place.
Changing attitudes that tolerate violence against women and girls will take time but is essential if we are to eradicate this blight on women's lives.
This is a new cross-Government strategy aiming to bring an end to violence against women and girls was set out on 25 November. The strategy sets out a range of actions for the police, local authorities, the NHS and government departments across three key areas - Protection, Provision and Prevention.
Click below to read the Home Office Report.
'Together we can end violence against women and girls' strategy'
Click below to read the entire report:
Together We Can End Violence Against Women and Girls: a Strategy
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