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To adopt the Gloucestershire Tackling Domestic
Abuse Strategy 2025-28

Reasons for the decision

Domestic abuse remains a significant issue in
Gloucestershire, with 2.3 million people affected nationally each
year. Crimes recorded as domestic abuse account for 19% of all
crimes reported to Gloucestershire Constabulary ; an increase from
the 13% seen in the previous domestic abuse needs assessment
.

The new tackling domestic abuse strategy builds on the previous
strategy and the achievements of Gloucestershire’s
multi-agency response and strategic approach which has been in
place since 2014. It reflects increased awareness, improved crime
recording, and strengthened partnerships and recognises that whilst
domestic abuse as a gendered crime (in that it disproportionately
affects women and girls), it acknowledges its impact on all
genders.

The strategy outlines the county’s vision for everybody to
live free from abuse and harm and that victims/survivors will have
access to the right support at the right time, and our ambition to
end domestic abuse. It includes the strategic priorities,
objectives and outcomes that sit underneath, and the key metrics
that will be used to monitor progress in achieving these.

Alternative options considered

None.